Greece Requests EU Intervention Over Turkish Unlawful Fishing in East Mediterranean
Greece has formally requested the European Union to intervene regarding alleged unlawful fishing activities and maritime law violations by Turkish fishermen in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The appeal was made by Greek Shipping Minister Vasilis Kikilias during a meeting with European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, in Athens on May 15. Kikilias characterized the actions of Turkish neighbors as provocative, citing a disregard for the law of the sea and an infringement upon Greece's sovereign rights. He emphasized that Greek sea borders constitute Europe's borders, thereby necessitating EU involvement. This incident underscores the longstanding tensions between NATO allies Greece and Turkey concerning continental shelf boundaries and maritime jurisdiction in the Aegean Sea. While the EU Commission previously stated that coastal states hold primary enforcement responsibility, it continues to support Greece through the European Fisheries Control Agency. Turkish officials have not yet responded to requests for comment. The dispute persists despite ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at demarcating maritime zones, reflecting the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.
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