Greek Influince

In the

European Union

Greece held the revolving presidency of the EU council 5 times between 1983 and 2014. The dates were: Jul-Dec 1983, Jul-Dec 1988, Jan-June 1994, Jan-June 2003, and Jan-June 2014.

Greece has 13 representatives on the EESC.

They have 12 representatives on the committee of the regions.

Dimitris Avramopoulos is in European Commisions. He handles migrations, home affairs and citizenship.

The EU spends €7.215 billion in Greece each year

Greece pays the EU €1.794 billion a year.

They have 21 parliament members.