Mitsotakis: No permission sought on defense; elections spring 2027

Greek PM Mitsotakis, at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, rejected Turkish President Erdogan's challenges on defense procurement, asserting Greece's sovereign right to equip its forces. He also ruled out any agreement with former PM Samaras and confirmed elections will be held in spring 2027. The remarks signal continued Greek-Turkish friction and domestic political stability.