Only 2% of EU’s Just Transition Fund spent so far -official

Published 14:44 on March 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:44 on March 8, 2024  / /  EMEA

The European Union’s €17.5 billion Just Transition Fund, launched alongside the Green Deal to support regions most affected by the transition to climate neutrality, is currently in the doldrums with only 2% of payments made so far, a senior official has revealed, underscoring the bloc's struggle to deal with the social aspects of the green transition.
The European Union’s €17.5 billion Just Transition Fund, launched alongside the Green Deal to support regions most affected by the transition to climate neutrality, is currently in the doldrums with only 2% of payments made so far, a senior official has revealed, underscoring the bloc's struggle to deal with the social aspects of the green transition.


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