Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos will give the opening address at the informal EU General Affairs Council being held today (30.05.2014) at Zappeion Megaron in Athens.

The General Affairs Council, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Kourkoulas, will look at, among other things, issues concerning the prospect of achieving an inter-institutional agreement between the main organs of the European Union, as well as the issue of enhancing the General Affairs Council’s role within the European Union.

Following the Council proceedings, at about 13:30, Mr Kourkoulas will hold a press conference.

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Read below DPM & FM Venizelos' opening remarks.