During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on Just Transition Fund, a key tool to support the territories most affected by the transition towards climate neutrality providing them with tailored support. It is implemented under shared management, under the overall framework of Cohesion policy, which is the main EU policy to reduce regional disparities and to address structural changes in the EU. Closing statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

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Just Transition Fund: closing statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

SOUNDBITE (Original), Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights