Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis spoke on Thursday at the annual Brussels Economic Forum hosted by the European Commission, endorsing the Green Deal and the green transition. 

However, he emphasized the need for corresponding financial support. “And I see no better way of supporting public policies than continuing after 2026 with a new funding package, the Recovery Fund, which emphasizes precisely these policies,” Mr. Hatzidakis said.

He participated in a panel titled “The Green Transition: Fair Policies for People and Climate.” In his speech, he stressed that efforts should continue toward the climate targets set within the framework of the Paris Agreement while ensuring that the necessary adjustments are made to the transition rate in certain sectors, such as agriculture, so as not to negatively affect farmers’ incomes.