The “recent worrying incident that took place in the Thracian Sea”, highlighted by ND and EPP MEP Fredis Belleris with intervention in the European Parliament’s plenary session, as noted in a statement.

“There, Greek fishermen have received threats, embolism attempts, and even shooting by Turkish fishing boats,” he said, according to the same announcement, entitled: “To prove that our union is not a fierce state – the maritime borders of Greece and the EU.”

Mr Beleris emphasized that “this is not just an unacceptable act of intimidation against sea workers. It is an open and dangerous challenge towards security and legitimacy at the Union’s maritime borders “, stressing that” the presence of Greek fishermen in the Aegean is not just a professional activity, it is an act of daily defense of national sovereignty. It is the foundation of life and cohesion for our border areas. “

“As Europe, then, especially since Turkey does not seem willing to combat such phenomena, we must actually show everyone that our union is not a foolish state. Greece’s maritime borders are the eastern border of the European Union. And these borders are neither threatened nor disputed, “Mr Beleris concluded.