“This year is not a normal situation—it is wartime, and its duration remains unknown,” the minister noted, adding that the government would proceed “calmly and step by step.”

A total of €300m in funding will go towards slashing emissions, reducing ferry fares, and enhancing tourism connections to remote islands.

Minister of Maritime Affairs Vassilis Kikilias emphasized that the government’s strategy is focused on supporting the country’s productive 'backbone', namely, SMEs and the many

Additionally, the minister emphasized streamlining the management of unprofitable routes, enhancing maritime safety, and eliminating any gaps in service or exploitative practices.