In the context of the ongoing dialogue and bilateral cooperation to address the increased energy costs in industry, a meeting was held today between the political leadership of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the leadership of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and Industries (SEV).
During the meeting, according to the ministry, the SEV's proposals for supporting Greek industry were discussed, in light of the conditions taking shape after the crisis in the Middle East and its effects on energy costs and business competitiveness.
From the side of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, it was pointed out that efforts are being made to support industrial production and competitiveness, taking into account, on the one hand, the country's fiscal capabilities and, on the other hand, the current European institutional framework.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Stavros Papastavrou, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Nikos Tsafos, the Secretary General for Energy and Mineral Raw Materials of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Ms. Despoina Paliarouta, the President of SEV, Mr. Spyros Theodoropoulos, and the Vice President of SEV's Board of Directors, Ms. Rania Aikaterinari.