18/01/2021 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 18 January, the European Commission authorised, under EU State aid rules, Greek public funding of €442 million for the construction of the North section of the Central Greece Motorway (E65). The Commission also approved support estimated at €38 million to cover the operating and maintenance expenses of the section, in case the toll revenues are not sufficient. This will allow the completion and operation of part of the Trans-European road network, without causing undue distortions of competition. Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice President responsible for Competition Policy, said that the construction will mark the completion of the Greek part of the E65. “This decision enables Greece to support the construction of this important infrastructure, which is part of the Trans European road network”. (LC)