Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras chaired the first ministerial council meeting of his government yesterday and focused on his cabinet’s immediate priorities. These priorities include addressing the humanitarian crisis, supporting the economy, and negotiating a fair and sustainable solution with Greece’s partners, among others.

The council discussed the government’s positions in preparation of European Parliament President Martin Schulz’ meeting with Tsipras today, and the meeting with Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem, who will be arriving in Athens tomorrow.

Concerning the meeting with Dijsselbloem, government Vice-President Yiannis Dragasakis said: "We will present our views on how Greece will get out of the dead end and how Europe will disengage from this situation."

In related news, Alternate Migration Policy Minister Tasia Christodoulopoulou announced that Greek nationality would be granted to all migrants' children who were born and raised in Greece. She added that this would apply to even those who were not born here, but came to Greece at very young age and finished school here.

During the handover ceremony at the Ministry of Finance, Yianis Varoufakis stated that there are prospects for a fruitful new agreement between Greece and the rest of Europe, referring to a telephone conversation with Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem. He also said that "Europe has shown that it knows how to find solutions and avoid ultimatums." Shortly after his appointment as the new Minister of Finance, he spoke to CNN on the new government’s intentions regarding negotiations with the European Union regarding debt relief. He reiterated that Greece is committed to the Eurozone and pointed out that a potential departure would have major implications on not just Greece, but the Eurozone and global economy.

CNN - Varoufakis: Greece committed to Eurozone [Video]