The issue was raised by Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas during an informal emergency meeting of EU transport ministers convened by the Cypriot Presidency.
Dimas warned that geopolitical instability is already affecting all modes of transport, with higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions placing pressure on businesses and infrastructure projects.
Particular concern was noted in aviation, where fuel price increases and flight cancellations are impacting operations, as well as in maritime transport, where security risks and logistical challenges are intensifying. Road transport and construction activity are also feeling the effects of rising energy costs.
The minister highlighted the importance of maintaining connectivity, especially for island and remote regions, as disruptions risk further isolating key parts of the EU.
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| Greek Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Dimas. Photo source: Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (archive photo) |
Greece Proposes Coordinated EU Measures
Against this backdrop, Greece called for stronger EU coordination to avoid fragmented national responses and ensure a level playing field across member states.
Among the proposals put forward were safeguarding fuel supply at European level, introducing targeted and temporary support measures within a common state aid framework, and allowing regulatory flexibility to address emergency conditions without undermining long-term policy goals.
Dimas also stressed the need to preserve connectivity through more flexible public service obligations, while accelerating investment in energy efficiency, intermodal transport and clean technologies to strengthen the sector’s resilience.
