€9 billion for low-emission investments
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More than €9 billion have been earmarked from EU funds in the years 2014-2020 for low-emission investments, Minister of Infrastructure and Development Maria Wasiak announced on Friday. "Low-carbon economy development is one of the strategic objectives of the EU economy. Not only does it raise Europeans' comfort of living, but it also boosts innovativeness and competitiveness of the EU economy as a whole," Wasiak said.
"In the upcoming financial perspective, Poland has a high budget of €9 billion for activities related to the low emission economy," she added.
The total amount allocated for the entire Infrastructure and Environment Operational Program 2014-2020 stands at €27.4 billion. The money will be spent for projects targeted at environmental protection.
