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Hatzipantelas' Report on New EU Budget Approved with 82% - Direct Benefits for Cyprus

Published March 6, 2026, 09:17
Hatzipantelas' Report on New EU Budget Approved with 82% - Direct Benefits for Cyprus

The European Parliament's Environment Committee has overwhelmingly approved, with an 82% majority, the report by MEP Michalis Hatzipantelas on the new EU budget for 2028-2034. The report includes key provisions that directly benefit Cyprus, strengthening its environmental and socio-economic resilience. Key points of the report include protection from natural disasters (with emphasis on aerial firefighting and reforestation), water management and addressing drought, the green transition and tackling energy poverty, strengthening recycling, and simplifying funding procedures for farmers, local authorities and SMEs. Mr. Hatzipantelas stressed the importance of environmental policy for the EU and the need to strengthen competitiveness and sustainable development.