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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 more effectively.

By August 2026, the region initiated a consultation process to develop its proposal for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028–2034. Regional leadership, including Governor Dimitris Kouretas, has identified critical vulnerabilities in the current Thessalian agricultural model, specifically a heavy reliance on subsidies, dependence on irrigated crops, and reliance on privatized knowledge and inputs. On August 24, 2026, Governor Kouretas advocated for tailored policy considerations for the Magnesia region, emphasizing that insurance, prevention, and damage restoration must be central to policy discussions due to the area's history of extreme weather.

To further this planning, the Region of Thessaly scheduled a scientific consultation for August 26, 2026, at the JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa. The event features agricultural policy experts Kostas Karantininis, Konstantinos Mattas, and Ioannis Doukas. The discussion aims to provide a “scientifically grounded analysis” of upcoming CAP changes, focusing on production models, agri-food value chains, regional economic impacts, and institutional governance. This initiative is intended to help define the Thessaly region’s official positions during the formulation of the new European agricultural framework.

Entities

Dimitris Kouretas · Common Agricultural Policy · JOIST Innovation Park · Central Port Authority of Volos · Region of Thessaly

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Timeline

  1. about 21 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Thessaly hosts consultation on new Common Agricultural Policy

    The Region of Thessaly will host a consultation in Larissa on August 26, 2026, featuring top scientists to discuss the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028–2034.

  2. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Thessaly Governor calls for tailored 2028-2034 agricultural policy

    Thessaly Governor Dimitris Kouretas is calling for tailored approaches in the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy to address climate risks and diverse production needs in regions like Magnesia.

  3. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Thessaly Region initiates consultation for new CAP 2028–2034

    The Thessaly Region is launching a consultation process to influence the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy, focusing on water management, cotton production, and regional subsidies.

  4. 7 days ago

    [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.

  5. 29 days ago

    [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

e-thessalia.gr · ifarsala.gr · larisanew.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · tameteora.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thessaliatv.gr

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