Greece forest fires: Criticism of management and funding

Reports and commentary highlight significant forest loss in Greece, noting that approximately 5 million stremmata of forest have burned since 2019 according to Copernicus data.

Critics argue that the government's response relies on attributing fire devastation to climate change rather than addressing systemic management failures. Concerns have been raised regarding the allocation of funds for firefighting, specifically regarding the potential for over-invoiced aircraft rentals and the effectiveness of preventative programs like the 'AntiNero' plans, which some suggest function more as mechanisms for fund redistribution than effective wildfire prevention.