Satisfaction in the government for the portfolio of Apostolos Tzitzikosta in the EU – Athens’ expectations

The announcement of our country’s withdrawal, an important portfolio, as the Government estimates, at the College of Commissioners in … The expanded portfolio of Transport and Tourism, which Greece has proposed to take over from our country. Government sources are talking about an extremely important development, which recognises the geopolitical and geostrategic position of Greece, at a time full of challenges. At the same time, they note the fact that the portfolio of the Apostolos Tzijikosta is one of the portfolios of the EU institution which has an Address and Resources, which did not exist before, when the Commissioner was Margaritis Schinas. Specifically, Greece’s portfolio handles important projects and Community resources, such as Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s financial instrument. for strategic investments in transport, energy and digital networks. “This is the “CSR of Networks”” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed in his post, pointing out that the importance of this portfolio is that during the period 2021-2027 handles funds of EUR 26 billion exclusively for the transport sector. The object of the Greek Commissioner In his subject to date Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikosta will be strategic investments in transport networks, energy and digital networks. Also, the expanded portfolio includes Tourism, with Greece aiming to contribute with proposals and initiatives towards sustainable tourism and the improvement of infrastructure, as the Prime Minister points out. “It is a great success of our country. We managed and convinced the European Commission that Tourism deserves its own space in European policies,” Mr Mitsotakis wrote in a Facebook post. The… “Reading” of Athens “The portfolio also highlights the geopolitical importance of Greece and its strategic position, as a country – portal, for trade, energy and networking, both towards the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe, and as a northeast end of the Mediterranean. It reflects the upgrading of our country’s position and its important role in interconnection and transport, especially towards the wider Balkan region, which still requires strengthening of its infrastructure, from which our country will benefit, by gaining a seamless connection with Central Europe, the Baltic and the Black Sea,” the Prime Minister added. “The central position of Greece is thus reinforced on routes – transport and energy – to and from Europe, but also the role – bridge with the Middle East and North Africa. Mobility and connectivity are not meant without maritime transport. The responsibilities of the portfolio include the maritime sector, of key importance for Greece, which is a global power in Shipping,” Mr. Mitsotakis concluded. The announcement of the President of the Commission “The Apostle Tzitzicostas will be responsible for sustainable transport and tourism. He will also be responsible for the mobility of goods and persons. There are also key areas for competitiveness but also for transitions to connect people and promote local economies,” Ursula Von der Leien said for her part, during the announcement of the new EU Commissioners. The next step for Mr. Tzijikosta to be heard in the European Parliament in the next few weeks, where he will go through… “holy examination”, and one of the points – “anchovies” to which he will be asked to be appointed as a proposed for the position of the new Commissioner of Transport is the theme of the Tempes tragedy.