The European Commission announced on Wednesday 21 December the adoption of the Belgian and Finnish ‘Territorial Just Transition Plans’. The two countries will benefit from €182.6 and €465 million respectively from the ‘Just Transition Fund’ (JTF).
In Belgium, the programme plans to support Tournai, Mons and Charleroi in Wallonia in their move away from fossil fuels and in the decarbonisation of their heavy industry. Specifically, €40 million will be devoted to renewable...