In his last speech to the Committee of the Regions on Tuesday 8 October, Günther Oettinger, the outgoing Budget Commissioner, gave a budget range of between 8 and 12 billion euros for the future Just Transition Fund.
"We must discuss the means with the States. I believe we need 8 to 12 billion euros over seven years", he announced to the members of the Committee of the Regions. "But, if possible, this should not come from cohesion policy, but should be anchored in the budget as a...