Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001887/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Afroditi Latinopoulou (PfE)
The energy sovereignty of EU Member States is a key element of both national security and the EU’s common energy strategy. Greece is facing continual external pressure from Türkiye, which is carrying out illegal exploration and drilling activities in maritime zones under Greek sovereignty or jurisdiction, in violation of international law.
Turkish interference in the Eastern Mediterranean not only undermines Greece’s sovereign rights, but also jeopardises energy stability and the European strategy for ending dependence on external energy providers. The Commission’s inaction in relation to this ongoing challenge raises legitimate concerns about its effectiveness in protecting the EU’s interests.
Can the Commission therefore answer the following:
- 1.How can it help to ensure Greece’s energy sovereignty while Türkiye is carrying out illegal drilling and research activities within the Greek continental shelf and EEZ?
- 2.What action has it taken to prevent non-EU countries from undermining the EU’s energy security, at a time when Greece is being confronted with constant pressure and disputes over its maritime sovereignty from Türkiye?
- 3.Does it consider that tolerating Turkish interference in the Eastern Mediterranean is compatible with the EU’s commitments to defending the sovereignty of the Member States and reinforcing the EU’s energy independence?
Submitted: 12.5.2025