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EU's Just Transition Fund: Only 3% Spent, Jobs at Risk

6/11/2025

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The EU's Just Transition Fund, with a hefty budget of €26.7 billion, has disbursed a mere 3% since its inception, sparking worries over its impact on workers shifting from fossil fuels. Critics point to red tape and insufficient training, threatening jobs as the 2027 deadline looms. Poland, Germany, and Romania are among the key beneficiaries.

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The EU's Just Transition Fund, with a hefty budget of €26.7 billion, has disbursed a mere 3% since its inception, sparking worries over its impact on workers shifting from fossil fuels. Critics point to red tape and insufficient training, threatening jobs as the 2027 deadline looms. Poland, Germany, and Romania are among the key beneficiaries.