Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002687/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Aldo Patriciello (PfE)
Mediterranean coastlines are a vital natural and cultural resource for the EU, attract millions of tourists each year and make a major contribution to coastal regions’ economies.
However, mass tourism has caused significant environmental and social overload in many coastal areas in recent decades, with repercussions for biodiversity, coastal erosion, water quality and liveability for local communities.
Overtourism also increases pressure on infrastructure, increases waste and energy consumption, and causes social tension over access to resources and services.
Thus, tourism development needs to be reconciled with environmental protection and the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of Mediterranean coastlines.
In the light of the above:
- 1.What measures does the Commission intend to take to prevent and mitigate the risks of overtourism along Mediterranean coastlines, promoting sustainable and integrated land management?
- 2.What EU funding instruments to support environmental and infrastructural renewal in congested coastal areas are available or in the pipeline?
- 3.What will the Commission do to push for increased participation of local communities in tourism development and coastal protection decision-making processes?
Submitted: 2.7.2025