(Finance) – “The appointment of Raphael Dense The new Executive Vice President of the EU Commission and Commissioner for Cohesion and Development Policies is important for Italy also to ensure an effective use of European funds towards innovation and growth. A role that according to the letter of appointment also strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural, food, fishing and tourism sectors”. Thus Coldiretti after the presentation of the new European Union executive by President Ursula von der Leyen.
“The hope is that Fitto’s great experience can contribute to a general change of pace in the approach of the policies European also with regard to the agricultural sector”, he added.
“Congratulations to Minister Raffaele Fitto for his appointment as Executive Vice President of the European Commission. We trust that this appointment is a sign of the will to change direction with respect to some policies that have characterised the last EU legislature, starting with those relating to the Green Deal”, commented the President of Confedilizia, Giorgio Spaziani Head.
“In particular, there is an urgent need to intervene on the directive concerning theenergy efficiency of buildingswhich remains dangerous even after the changes made before its final approval. Italy has had its say clearly on this measure, now is the time to act”, he stressed.