ENGLISH EDITIONPlans for transition to post-lignite era ready by end-June, Dev't Min. Hatzidakis says
The EU is working with the government and local government to ensure that funding reduces the repercussions to residents of these areas and creates viable alternatives, the Commissioner said. Countries like Greece that are speeding up the post-lignite programs will have a competitive edge and receive funding earlier. The EU has assessed the amount provided to coal-mining areas of Europe undergoing a transition to nearly 100 billion euros.
