Source: European Parliament
The EU Green Deal and its underlying legislative framework, in particular the ‘Fit for 55 Package’ were adopted by the co-legislators.
As part of the Green Deal, the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) mobilises ca. EUR 55 billion to support the most affected regions from the energy transition from 2021 to 2027. Western Macedonia is one of the regions receiving support under the JTM.
Moreover, the Social Climate Fund will provide funding of up to EUR 86,7 billion from 2026 to 2032. The support measures and investments aim to address the social impact of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport within the scope of the Emission Trading System, for example by increasing energy efficiency and decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, specifically targeting and benefiting vulnerable households, micro-enterprises and transport users.
To tackle high energy prices and support those suffering from them, the Commission adopted the Affordable Energy Action Plan on 26 February 2025[1].
The measures set out in the plan aim at fostering energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment, accelerating permitting, grid deployment, boosting storage and electrification and reducing systems costs, helping to bring down energy costs and support both industry and households.
- [1] https://energy.ec.europa.eu/strategy/affordable-energy_en.