Maria Damanaki on Greece’s green transition, energy politics, and the risks of inertia in the Aegean

Untreated wastewater leaks near a popular bay have led to sanctions against the island’s municipality, highlighting wider environmental lapses and EU pressure on Greece’s sewage management

The central responsibility for safeguarding and protecting the marine meadows lies with the Ministry of Environment and Energy, as Greece must comply with its relevant European obligations

Both sides acknowledged the importance of supporting island communities and stressed the need to ensure that non-EU countries comply with fishing and marine protection rules.

The platform, unveiled during a recent public event, combines citizen participation with cutting-edge technology to combat pollution in coastal and marine environments.