The Greek government has announced a series of six interventions aimed at supporting farmers and alleviating tensions caused by ongoing protests and road blockades.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis joined Agriculture Minister Kostas Tsiaras, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou, and Deputy Finance Minister Thanos Petralias to outline the measures targeting the primary sector.
The key government interventions include:
- Redistribution of €160 million from unused basic support funds: €80 million for livestock farmers and €80 million for cotton and wheat producers.
- Two-year extension of stable electricity pricing under DEI’s GAIA tariff, reducing per-kilowatt costs for farmers without overdue debts.
- Revisions to the Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) regulations, including 100% compensation coverage for all farmers and an increase of the payout ceiling to €200,000.
- Support for agricultural investments, including funding for greenhouses, modernization plans, processing, and promotion of collective farming initiatives.
- Refund of the excise tax (EFK) on agricultural fuel directly at the pump.
- Development of a National Agricultural Traceability System, aimed at combating the mislabeling of non-Greek products as local.
The government emphasized that these measures aim to provide immediate financial relief while promoting long-term sustainability and transparency in Greek agriculture.
