The importance of finally resolving the issue of the cost of energy was emphasized Kyriakos Mitsotakisparticipation in the summit in Brussels.

“At the last European Council this year, we will return to the issue of the cost of energy, and I hope that after many months of consultations we will be able to finally take our decisions either today, or at the latest next Monday, in the Council of Ministers,” said the Prime Minister. minister of Greece.

According to him, EU leaders are close to setting a price ceiling for natural gas. “Our reasoning is now known in all member states, and I believe that one way or another we will find the necessary majority to move in this direction,” he said.

Subsequently, Mr. Mitsotakis stressed that it was imperative for Europe to finally send a clear “signal” to the markets that it would not allow Russia to instrumentalize natural gas.

“We must support our consumers, our businesses, our households today to resist this wave of precision, the product of Russia’s war and the unjust invasion of Ukraine,” he said.

Answering a journalist’s question, he noted that, despite the fact that the ceiling issue has been discussed for several months and there is “ping-pong” between energy ministers and leaders, he is optimistic that, if not today, then next Monday, when the ministers gather – there will be a final decision.

Finally, he recalled the measures taken by the Greek government – regardless of European decisions – regarding accuracy and the energy crisis.

“In this direction, we will move further, leaving behind the inarticulate cries of the opposition and supporting households and businesses to the extent possible,” he said pointedly.