Greece’s oil drilling move risks green credibility

Greece is under fire for approving new offshore oil drilling while simultaneously expanding marine protected areas. Environmental groups argue this contradiction threatens biodiversity in the Hellenic Trench and undermines EU climate commitments. Legal challenges are mounting, with ClientEarth, Greenpeace, and WWF Greece pressing the European Commission to intervene.

As Greece positions itself as an energy hub, the clash between fossil fuel expansion and sustainability commitments raises serious questions for investors and policymakers. Can true sustainability and new oil projects coexist?

Read the full article to explore the stakes and potential outcomes.