Greek Prime Minister warns Turkey over Blue Homeland bill

On November 10, 2026, during the 'Greece Talks' conference, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed potential Turkish legislative moves regarding the so-called 'Blue Homeland' initiative. Mitsotakis described such a development as an unnecessary escalation that would severely strain bilateral relations. He emphasized that while he hopes the legislation will not proceed, Greece is fully prepared to respond dynamically to any such action.

When pressed by journalist Antonis Sroiter on whether Athens would consider extending its territorial waters as a countermeasure, the Prime Minister explicitly stated that he does not rule out this possibility. Regarding broader geopolitical concerns, Mitsotakis noted that Greece maintains robust, bipartisan strategic relations with the United States, independent of specific political figures or electoral outcomes. He expressed satisfaction regarding the election of Greek-Americans to the U.S. Congress, highlighting that these ties remain strong regardless of diplomatic staffing changes.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister addressed regional stability, including ongoing maritime activities. He sought to clarify the status of research operations in the Eastern Mediterranean, asserting that current international projects involving French vessels are expected to proceed without incident.