Minister Catherine Pełczyńska-Nałęcz announced on Tuesday changes in the distribution of funds from the National Recovery Plan. More money by chanceAnd green transformation, and little defence than originally assumed.
PLN 14-15 billion for green transformation, PLN 25-26 billion for defence
While on TVP Info Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz stated that PLN 14-15 billion for the green transformation, while The defence and safety Fund will receive PLN 25-26 billion – which is little than the previously planned 30 billion.
"Preliminarily PLN 30 billion was planned for the defence fund, now there will be PLN 26 billion, due to the fact that we heard the voice of local government, who said that they already have projects related to the Green Transformation of Cities. We decided to leave more there” – explained Pełczyńska-Nałęcz.
Why did the government change priorities?
The decision to postpone measures is based on More emphasis on green urban investment. As the Minister stressed, most of the funds are about to go to green transformationto respond to the needs of local governments.
Simultaneously PLN 25-26 billion from the Defence and safety Fund will be managed by Special Steering Committee, consisting of:
- Minister for Defence,
- Minister of Funds and Regional Policy,
- Minister for Infrastructure,
- Minister for improvement and Technology.
What's the defence fund going to do?
Measures not intended for direct purchasesbut on investments expanding the country's production potential.
‘The funds from this fund may be allocated to capital contributions, e.g. to ammunition factories. Not for acquisition but for investments in capacity increase’ – explained Pełczyńska-Nałęcz.
Summary: More green, little troops?
Although the government originally announced PLN 30 billion for defense, the final decision shows The increasing importance of green transition. Is this the right direction? Time will show how these funds will be utilized in practice.
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