Greece Risks Becoming Trump’s Trojan Horse in the Fight to Decarbonise Shipping - CleanTechnica

The article discusses Greece’s recent divergence from the European Union’s unified stance on decarbonizing shipping under the International Maritime Organization (IMO). While the EU had developed a coordinated climate position to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping, Greece abstained from supporting this in a key IMO vote and has since aligned itself with Saudi Arabia to develop a joint position. This move bypasses the EU’s collective approach and risks triggering an infringement procedure by the European Commission. The Greek government claims it remains committed to the EU’s position, but its cooperation with Saudi Arabia and alignment with US-backed interests—who oppose EU carbon pricing and the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework—raises concerns about undermining Europe’s climate leadership. The article highlights that Greece’s stance is influenced by its large shipping industry, heavily involved in transporting fossil fuels, which benefits Greek shipowners and overseas oil companies. However, this position is seen as short-sighted given the global transition away from fossil fuels and the growing importance of green shipping fuels. The