Question for written answer  E-002585/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (NI)

High concentrations of heavy metals are being observed in patients from Drapetsona, Keratsini and Perama - a significant factor in the development of cancer, mainly of the lung. Measurements by the ‘Demokritos’ National Centre for Scientific Research confirm that the air is contaminated with volatile sulphur compounds from the processing and combustion of petroleum products and, on certain days, recorded benzene levels also exceed the mean limit value for the protection of human health. The risk of a large-scale industrial accident is ever-present, especially given that there are no mass escape routes for residents and the four petroleum facilities in Perama and ‘Oil One’ in Drapetsona are located in residential areas.

In view of the above:

Submitted: 26.6.2025

Last updated: 4 July 2025