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Ministry prepares recommendations how to speed up support from EU funds
Nicholas Martyn, director general of regional department at the European Commission recommended Czech Republic to apply for more infrastructure projects to speed up drawing of EU money. But the ministry for transport said it is the Commission who should speed up as it is responsible for late payments for transport projects.
Territorial development policy agreed to NGOs disappointment
Czech government appproved a strategic document Territorial Development Policy 2008 outlining where the important strategic projects could be built. But green groups protests claim the document gives a green light to controversial highways such as a disputed connection between South Moravia and Wien expected to be funded partly from TEN-T budget.
MEPs want a strategy for Danube region, Czech Republic also to take part
European Parliament asked European Commission to prepare special European Strategy for Danube region. Strategy, where Czech Republic is also expected to take part would bring better coordination and coordination in spatial planning including development of transport interconnections.
Czech Republic promised to get money for higway connection with Poland
European Commission approved funding for 18 transport project from European economic recovery plan. It is expected the budget for TEN-T projects would raise by 500 million euros. Funding for the highway connection between Bohumín and cities in Poland will be a part of the package.
