MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Judgment against Greece for failure to fulfil Maritime Spatial Planning obligations – E-001301/2025

Question for written answer  E-001301/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Yannis Maniatis (S&D)

Maritime Spatial Planning is a crucial tool for the sustainable management of marine resources, the protection of ecosystems and the preservation of biodiversity.

Recently, the Court of Justice of the European Union (Case C-128/24) ruled that Greece has failed to comply with its obligations under Directive 2014/89/EU, as it: a) failed to prepare a maritime spatial plan by 31 March 2021 and b) failed to send copies of that plan to the Commission and the other Member States concerned.

The importance of completing Maritime Spatial Planning is even greater in countries with extensive maritime areas and environmental challenges, such as Greece.

The Commission is asked:

• 1.Has the Greek Government adopted and notified it of corrective measures to comply with the relevant EU legislation, following the issuance of the judgment?
• 2.What measures will the Commission propose to Greece to comply with Directive 2014/89/EU?

Submitted: 27.3.2025