Greece Approves Financing for Major Investments Under the Fair Development Transition Program
The Greek Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis, announced the approval of six major investment plans and 676 de minimis investment schemes for small businesses, funded by the Fair Development Transition Program for 2021-2027. The total eligible budget for these projects amounts to €193.9 million, potentially creating over 4,000 new jobs. The initiative aims to support economic transformation in Western Macedonia, previously reliant on lignite mining, and includes new programs for encouraging investments in various business sectors.