Some Greek farmers have announced that they will not take part in the talks with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis scheduled for today, escalating their protest actions and warning of long-term road blockades across the country.

According to the organizers, farmers from 57 blockade points have rejected the invitation to the meeting in Athens. They accuse the government of selectively choosing participants who are close to the official stance of the Mitsotakis cabinet, while deliberately excluding representatives of beekeepers, fishermen, and farmers from the heavily affected Thessaly region.

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis responded that those who do not wish to seek solutions should not attend the negotiations. He stressed that the government remains open to dialogue, but only with participants who are genuinely willing to engage constructively.

At the same time, protesting farmers announced that they will intensify their actions starting today, even as the meeting with the prime minister is taking place. In the Serres region, demonstrators have declared their intention to block the Promachonas border crossing indefinitely from noon, without clarifying whether passenger vehicles will be allowed to pass. Similar threats have been made regarding other border checkpoints.

Further disruptions are expected on the Thessaloniki–Athens highway, where blockades are set to begin around midday near the Nikia junction. More than 4,000 tractors have already gathered at the site, signaling a significant escalation of the protest.

Marinakis also warned that the authorities will enforce legislation guaranteeing freedom of movement. He stated that law enforcement will intervene if necessary and that arrests of protesting farmers will be carried out if blockades violate the law.