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Thessaly regional agricultural and environmental planning

Overview

In late July 2026, the Regional Council of Thessaly approved the establishment of a new nine-member Committee of Environment, Agricultural Sector and Development Planning. Chaired by Deputy Regional Governor Fotis Lambrinidis, the committee was created under Law 5314/2026 to manage environmental protection, agricultural development, and regional planning. By August 2026, the region initiated a broad consultation process to shape its proposal for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028–2034. This process involves producers, livestock farmers, beekeepers, and cooperatives. Key discussion topics include the potential creation of a distinct regional fund for Thessaly within the national CAP plan, the future of direct and coupled subsidies, cotton production, and water management. Academic experts from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have been engaged to provide scientific input. Following workshops in Larissa, the region is refining a proposal to establish Thessaly as a model for modern primary production in Greece. The strategy aims to address critical challenges such as water scarcity, devastating floods, and heavy reliance on irrigated crops by linking agricultural policy with water management, energy, infrastructure, and market access. During these sessions, Governor Dimitris Kouretas emphasized that the CAP should function as a ‘social contract’ between society and land managers, addressing the climate crisis, farmer income, rural aging, energy dependence, and food chain security. Deputy Regional Governor Dimitrios Tsetsilas noted that the objective is to ensure the voices of approximately 150 producers shape the final policy submitted to the European Commission and the Greek state. In early September 2026, during the fourth session of the National Dialogue for the new CAP in Thessaloniki, Greek officials detailed a strategic shift.

Entities

Dimitris Kouretas · European Union · Common Agricultural Policy · Thessaly region · Central Port Authority of Volos

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Greece proposes new EU funding framework for agricultural disasters

    Greece is proposing a new EU funding framework to enhance protection against agricultural disasters and climate-driven crises within the 2028-2034 CAP negotiations.

  2. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Greece targets 20 billion euros for new agricultural policy

    Greek officials announce that the new CAP 2028-2034 could mobilize over 20 billion euros, focusing on digital transparency via MyAGRO and shifting from simple subsidies to productive agricultural investment.

  3. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Thessaly Region develops proposal for new CAP 2028–2034

    The Thessaly Region is drafting a specialized proposal for the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy, seeking a dedicated regional fund to address climate challenges and water scarcity.

  4. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Thessaly initiates consultation for new CAP 2028-2034

    Thessaly is launching a consultative process to influence the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy, focusing on climate resilience, water management, and agricultural innovation.

  5. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Thessaly Region initiates consultation for new CAP 2028–2034

    The Thessaly Region is initiating a consultation process for the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy, focusing on water management, subsidies, and regional funding in Larissa.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Thessaly Region Establishes New Environment and Agricultural Development Committee

    Thessaly’s Regional Council formed a new nine‑member Environment, Agriculture and Development Committee on 27 July 2026, shifting duties from the council and appointing Fotis Lambrinidis as chair, plus approved

Sources

agronews.gr · businessdaily.gr · e-thessalia.gr · enikos.gr · esos.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · fortunegreece.com · gargalianoionline.gr · iefimerida.gr · ifarsala.gr · insider.gr · larisanew.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · madata.gr · makthes.gr · mononews.gr · myportal.gr · ot.gr · paraskhnio.gr · sbctv.gr · sofokleousin.gr · tameteora.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thessaliatv.gr

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