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cross_type 2.58 — strongly supporting 5 facts
Greece is actively involved in the discourse surrounding European strategic autonomy, advocating for it as a framework for territorial defense [1] and integrating it into its national policy considerations [2]. The country specifically evaluates this concept through the lens of its own national security interests, including sovereignty and resource rights [3], while also identifying key policy areas like energy and foreign policy as relevant to the initiative [4].
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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu 5 facts
claimGreece's primary concerns regarding European strategic autonomy are Cypriot sovereignty in relation to Turkey and the protection of Greek rights on the Aegean continental shelf and in the Greek exclusive economic zone.
claimIn Greece, discussion of European strategic autonomy remains limited to a small group of policy experts and policymakers.
perspectiveGreece advocates for European strategic autonomy to become a framework for territorial defence.
claimGreece considers foreign policy, energy, and civilian capabilities to be issues relevant to European strategic autonomy.
perspectiveGreece aims to pursue European strategic autonomy initiatives while maintaining a strong link to NATO.