A parliamentary discussion in Greece focused on the decline of beet cultivation and the status of the Hellenic Sugar Industry (EGZ). In 2022, beet cultivation extended over 722 acres, and by 2023, it reduced to 328 acres, both years being used for animal feed rather than sugar production. The government leased EVZ factories in Platy and Serres, but they remain inactive. The parliamentary debate addressed the progress of the industry's consolidation and the support provided to beet producers, with concerns raised about the involvement of some in virtual invoices and financial irregularities. The Deputy Minister of Development confirmed that the Plateos and Serres factories were leased and highlighted agreements with 268 producers for beet cultivation, despite the absence of sugar production and low competitiveness due to high costs.