Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated on Monday that the 10.67 billion euros available to Croatia from EU funds represent an obligation, a challenge, and a task for everyone to withdraw, absorb, utilize, and implement these funds into concrete projects.
‘The Week of EU Funds’
Speaking at the opening of the event ‘The Week of EU Funds’, the Prime Minister expressed hope that in the coming years these funds will be used more quickly and efficiently, and the Government will do everything to be faster and more efficient in this regard.
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According to the Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds, Gabrijela Žalac, Croatia withdrew 6.3 billion kuna from the EU last year, while contributing 3.3 billion to the EU budget, thus achieving a significant net gain for the first time in 2016.
– We are on the right track, but we can do better, Žalac stated, adding that this year projects worth 13 billion kuna are planned to be contracted.
‘The Week of EU Funds’ will be held until April 28, and this event aims to present potential users with the opportunities for utilizing European structural and investment funds and the benefits they bring to Croatia.
