Dimitris Tsiodras· PPE

Unverifiable

Investments cover up to 80% of costs for strengthening climate change resilience.

Omissions

• The specific EU funding program being referenced is not identified
• No official EU source confirming an 80% maximum co-financing rate specifically for climate resilience investments was found
• Different EU programs have different co-financing rates (ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the program and region)

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Climate ActionEU needs to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation up to 2050, with about €30 billion needed for infrastructure
• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Climate Action Progress Report 2025About EUR 662 billion (34% of the 2021–2027 budget) is earmarked for climate objectives through programmes such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility