Poland slow in using ISPA funds

Over the past three years, Poland has only managed to use EUR 376 million, or 26% of the total allotted amount, the least among the countries joining the EU this year. However, the European Commission is not worried and says it is only normal that the largest country with the largest investment projects would take the longest time to launch them. ISPA funds are used to support infrastructure investments, such as the modernization of roads and railways or environmental investments. (Rzeczpospolita, February 14-15, p. B2) T.J.