The Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis and Deputy Minister Nikos Papathanasis held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Eliza Ferreira. During the meeting, there was an overview of the progress of the projects implemented within the NSRF 2014-2020 and it was found that the absorption of the European funds is expected to reach 100%.

It was also noted that in the new period 2021-2027 Greece is among the pioneers in the execution of programs.

Individual aspects of the implementation of the specific programs were also discussed, as well as issues related to the Just Development Transition Program 2021-2027, which gives a new lease of life to the areas most affected by our country’s transition to a climate-neutral economy.

In addition, there was an exchange of views on the future of cohesion policy in the European Union, which was seen by both sides as fundamental to support growth and investment.

The meeting was also attended by the general secretary of Public Investments and NSRF Dimitris Skalkos, the special secretary of European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund Programs Giorgos Zervos and the special secretary of European Social Fund Program Management Niki Dandolou.