Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping
Why it matters: It could derail Europe's green‑shipping ambitions and lock in fossil‑fuel profits.
- Greece announced a joint position with Saudi Arabia to curb CO2 emissions, sidestepping the EU consensus at the IMO.
- EU diplomats warn the move could trigger an infringement procedure and clashes with the EU‑approved Net‑Zero Framework.
- US officials signal Washington intends to roll back the IMO’s Net‑Zero rules, aligning with Trump‑friendly policies.
- Greek ship owners stand to profit from continued fossil‑fuel shipping, while Europe risks losing green‑fuel leadership.
Greece’s new partnership with Saudi Arabia and alignment with US‑backed positions at the IMO threatens the EU’s climate agenda for shipping, risking a fossil‑fuel‑centric future over a green‑fuel transition.
