A delegation of members of the Greek government, led by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met yesterday (4.12.2013) in Brussels with the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso.

Greek Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights, Charalampos Athanassiou will present the priorities of the upcoming Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU in the field of Justice, on the second day of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels on 5-6 December.

In the field of Justice the Greek Presidency intends to continue the efforts undertaken by all EU Member States towards a fair Europe that cares for and is close to its citizens. A place where policies are based on democracy, fairness and respect for human rights”, stressed Greek Minister of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights Mr Charalampos Athanassiou, who presented today, (6.12.2013) the priorities of the incoming Greek EU Presidency.