The European Commission is urging Greece to live up to its obligations by bringing its national laws on the assessment and management of flood risks into line with the EU rules on flood protection.

The Floods Directive aims to reduce and manage the risks that floods pose to human health, the environment and economic activity. Under this law, Member States had to submit flood hazard maps and flood risk maps to the Commission by 22 March 2014.

After Greece missed the initial deadline, the European Commission sent a letter of formal notice in November 2015. The Commission is now sending a reasoned opinion, giving Greece two months to reply.

If Greece fails to adopt the required flood prevention documents and submit them to the Commission, it may be referred to the Court of Justice of the EU.