Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001890/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Georgios Aftias (PPE)
With its prolonged droughts and reduced rainfall, climate change is exacerbating the problem of water scarcity in Greece and wider south-eastern Europe, significantly affecting agriculture, industry and tourism, especially in areas heavily dependent on tourism and livestock farming. On the Greek islands in particular, the problem is heightened during the tourist season, when the population of these areas doubles.
According to the European Environment Agency, around 20 % of Europe’s territory and 30 % of its population are affected by water scarcity each year. In southern Europe, up to 70 % of the population experiences water scarcity in the summer months.
In view of the above, can the Commission answer the following:
- 1.Will it take immediate action to finance specific measures to solve the problem?
- 2.Will it finance projects to improve the water supply in order to alleviate the problem?
- 3.Will it support desalination efforts to cover part of the water demand?
Submitted: 12.5.2025