Blockers Rejoice Over Frozen EU Fund Resources, Mali: Money Goes to Projects, Hospitals, and Schools
The Minister on frozen resources from the economic growth fund and blockers who rejoice over it
TL;DR
- Finance Minister Siniša Mali criticized media outlets that expressed joy over the potential freezing of EU funds.
- Mali stated that these funds are intended for projects like building hospitals and schools.
- Serbia has access to 1.6 billion euros from the economic growth fund, with 70-80 million euros already drawn.
- The funds are a mix of loans and grants, with no net effect on the budget.
- All funds are linked to the Serbian government's reform objectives on the path to the EU.