Reassuringly, she appeared press representative of New Democracy Alexandra Sdoukou misleading Mega News about when the farmers will be paid by saying “payments will be made as soon as possible as the money is there and fully secured”.
“We understand and share their anxiety farmers for the delays, but there is no doubt that they will be paid. This has been clarified by the political leadership of the Ministry of Rural Development, while the Deputy Prime Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, has also been appointed,” said Mrs. Sduku.
Regarding the timetable, he noted that “the action plan has already been submitted to Brussels and the response from the European Commission is expected, so that the process can be unlocked”.
«The question is not whether the payments will be made, but whethere. There were delays because some technical steps and agreements with Brussels had to be preceded. These are almost complete. The action plan has been submitted and it is only a matter of time to move forward”, he added, explaining that the delays are due to checks that precede each payment, as they ensure that there will now be absolute transparency and fairness in the distribution of European funds.
Mrs. Sdoukou also emphasized that “his transition OKAY in the new payment regime through AADE is a difficult but necessary reform with many technical challenges”, adding that “the government is working methodically so that payments are made smoothly”.
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