Antonis Samaras, the former Prime Minister of Greece, reiterated his concerns regarding the government’s foreign policy direction during a meeting with President Kostas Tasoulas at the Presidential Palace. He argued that Greece should have participated in Donald Trump's Peace Council from the outset instead of projecting an image of being dragged along in international matters. This claiming shows his desire for Greece to play a more active role in geopolitical discussions that affect its national interests.

In addition to foreign policy, Samaras highlighted significant domestic issues that Greece faces, including demographic challenges and the impacts of Turkish influence in regions like Thrace. He also pointed out the rising cost of living that is diminishing the purchasing power of Greek citizens, the inadequate financial support for small and medium enterprises, and the various challenges related to energy costs, agriculture, and food security, including the implications of agreements such as Mercosur.

Samaras’s critique underscores a broader concern within Greece about how the current administration is handling both domestic and foreign crises. His comments reflect a call for a reevaluation of strategies that deal with complex and unresolved problems, signaling the necessity for a more proactive and coherent approach to both national and international issues affecting Greece.