The European Commission today announced its positive preliminary evaluation of the 5th request for a € 3.1 billion resources to Greece from the recovery fund, following the fulfillment of 32 mountains and targets.

With the positive evaluation of the Commission and the expected disbursement, all the fulfillment of the Greek plan “Greece 2.0” will amount to 35% of the total and Resources of resources at 59% of the total budget.

Payment request was submitted in December 2024 as they were reached 29 milestones from the grants of grants and 3 landmarks from the loan leg.

For the grants of grantsThe landmarks included, inter alia, the contracting of projects such as the preparation of urban planning plans in 750 municipal units across the country and more than 65 strategic urban redevelopments in municipalities in the country – including the renovations of the Botanical and the Athenian Riviera, the projects of the Antinos and the Antinos Ribiera, and flood protection projects in Evros and Rodopi.

In addition, completed: Approval for more than 20 innovation centers in universities and 70 partnerships of Greek universities with private companies, the energy upgrading of 8,000 additional homes under the “Home Savings” program, the call for new energy programs.

Significant reforms such as accelerating VAT refund, 85% of the Land Registration by the National Land Registry, the legislative framework for the transition to rapid broadband connections and more were also promoted.

For the loan legCorrespondingly, the milestones concerned the contracting resources of more than € 7 billion as well as the activation of the programs for housing “My Home II” and “Upgrade My Home”.

The European Commission has already sent its positive evaluation to the Economic and Financial Committee, which is expected to announce its opinion in early April. The final decision will be followed by a € 3.1 billion disbursement.

Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanassis said: “Today’s development is still one of testerly proof of successful implementation course of the National Plan of Reconstruction and Rules of “Greece 2.0”, funded by TAA. Having achieved all the targets and milestones that had been set, with the disbursement of an additional € 3.1 billion resources to the country, almost 60% of the total budget of the funds we reach for Greek society and the economy. By reinforcing infrastructure, supporting entrepreneurship, improving the daily lives of citizens, we keep Greece in the top positions of the European ranking, we make our commitments, we accelerate the reforms that the homeland needs. “

The Commander of the Recovery Fund, Mr. Orestis KavalakisHe said: “Today’s, positive preliminary evaluation of the European Commission for the 5th request for payment of Greece by the Reconstruction Fund, launches the disbursement of 3.1 billion euros and marks the fulfillment of 35% of our plan. This is a development that confirms the consistent, effective implementation of the Greek plan and the progress in achieving the mountains and goals set. “