EU moves forward stronger united, leaders say at Athens event (3)

European Parliament President David Sassoli addresses a celebratory event to mark the 40th anniversary of Greece's accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), the predecessor of the EU, in Athens, Greece, on May 27, 2021. The European Union (EU) is strengthened through crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and today moves forward stronger united, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and EU leaders said on Thursday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)