The presentation of the final draft of the new application for the 2026 Single Aid Application (EAE) 2026 by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, according to a related announcement.
The event took place today in the Amphitheater of the AADE’s General Directorate of e-Government, following an invitation from its Director, George Pitsilis, to the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEA) and members of the Greek Chamber of Geotechnical Engineers (GEOTEE), in anticipation of the upcoming launch of the platform for submitting the Single Application for Aid (EAE).
More than 140 representatives of agricultural associations and cooperatives from across the country attended, while senior officials from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) explained the digital procedures that ensure the smooth and rapid submission of the 2026 EAE.
During the presentation, the application’s new features were highlighted, which utilize the automatic retrieval of data from existing government information systems, reducing bureaucracy and making it easier for producers to complete the application.
Specifically, the application draws on data from:
- The AADE Tax Registry for automatically pre-filling information based on the Tax Identification Number (AFM).
- The business’s declared KAD codes for the necessary eligibility checks.
- The myDATA platform to search for and confirm the existence of invoices.
- Authorizations granted by individuals and legal entities.
- Data from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food (YPAAT), such as data on farms, livestock, beekeeping, and industrial hemp.
- Data from MIDA and the Hellenic Cadastre regarding privately owned, leased, or concession-held agricultural parcels.
- The declared special-purpose IBANs for faster processing of agricultural subsidies.
Participants had the opportunity to ask their questions directly to the Governor of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), George Pitsilis, and to AADE officials, during an open discussion on issues of concern to the agricultural sector.
It was agreed with representatives of ETHEA and GEOTEE that next week the new aid application would be reviewed by specialized staff from both organizations through a pilot application submission, in order to address technical issues that may arise under actual operating conditions.
The Director of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), George Pitsilis, stated:
“Today marks the beginning of the creation of a new digital environment to support and serve farmers in receiving the subsidies to which they are entitled. Strengthening the legitimacy and transparency of the subsidy payment process is our non-negotiable priority. We are committed to continuing our close communication and intensive cooperation with ETHAAS, GEOTEE, and agricultural organizations at an undiminished pace, ensuring fair, swift, and transparent procedures for every producer.”
The Chairman of the GEOTEE Board of Directors, Menelaos Gardikiotis, stated:
“Today we took another substantial step toward ensuring that the Crop Declaration for the year 2026 will be fully operational in the near future. The Greek Geotechnical Chamber, as the government’s designated advisor, will support this effort by offering the expertise and valuable experience of its members. Our common goal is to create a reliable, modern, and functional system, free from the dysfunctions and shortcomings of the past, for the benefit of the primary sector and producers.”
ETHAS President Pavlos Satolias made the following statement:
“For all of us at ETHAAS and the farmers—who are advocates of a simplified, practical, as well as independent and transparent OSDE application—today is a particularly important day. We are here to support the efforts of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) and its Director, Mr. Pitsilis, to ensure that every farmer receives what they are truly entitled to. We consider it crucial to have two-way and meaningful communication among all stakeholders, as we know that our common goal is to better serve farmers and, above all, to ensure that the farming and livestock producers who are entitled to subsidies receive them. At the end of this transition, we believe that payments will be accurate and on time. Finally, the OSDE has found its home.”