The Greek government has submitted overdue maritime spatial plans to the EU, outlining how it will manage activities like fishing, tourism, and offshore energy.
The move follows criticism from the European Commission and a February ruling by the EU Court of Justice that found Greece in violation of EU regulations for missing the March 2021 deadline.
Maritime spatial plans designate areas for activities such as aquaculture, sea transport, and renewable energy, while also helping protect marine ecosystems from threats like overfishing and pollution.
Furthermore, Greece has attributed the delays to factors including its extensive coastline, numerous islands, and complex geopolitical issues in the eastern Mediterranean and emphasized that the submitted plan does not define exclusive economic zones, which are subject to bilateral agreements.
