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Greece water management and utility restructuring

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Greece is implementing comprehensive measures to address water scarcity and management through both domestic funding and regional diplomacy. On the domestic front, the government has allocated 140 million euros under the ESPA 2021-2027 ‘Environment and Climate Change’ framework for holistic water and urban wastewater management. This funding targets specific water supply authorities and local government bodies, including EYDAP S.A. and the municipalities of Kassandra, Rethymno, Corinth, and Alexandroupoli. Further regional efforts include over 6 million euros for the Imathia region to address water quality and network leaks. Building on these infrastructure investments, Greece is advancing a restructuring plan for its water supply sector. The Ministry of Environment and Energy, RAAEEV, EYDAP, and EYATH are collaborating to implement a new institutional framework. This initiative aims to expand the geographic jurisdiction of the two major water companies and gradually integrate municipal services and local water organizations into the new scheme. As of late September 2026, the alignment between Greek domestic policy and the new European Water Initiative has intensified. This European framework, emphasized by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, treats water as critical infrastructure for economic stability and urban resilience. Major utilities are reporting significant operational shifts. EYATH reported a 14.5% increase in revenues to €47.4 million for the first half of 2026, driven by organic growth in water and sewage services, though net profits decreased by 22% to €2.6 million. Meanwhile, EYDAP is entering a digital transformation phase, with CEO Harris Sahinis highlighting an upcoming €300 million project for smart digital meter installation, with a tender expected in early 2027 supported by installation. At the European Investment Bank. In 9th Infrastructure and Transport Conference in late September 2026, the scale of national investment expanded significantly. At the 9th Infrastructure and Transport Conference, was further detailed. Special Secretary Charalampos Mugdalis announced the implementation of that over 50 major hydraulic projects projects, totaling €1.2 billion. billion, are underway to transition from reactive repairs to proactive fortification. These projects focus on water supply, irrigation, and flood protection, including the Myrtos dam in Crete and the Asopos dam in Corinthia.

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