The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for a €20 billion increase in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) budget, raising the total funding for 2028-2034 to at least €100 billion. This would support cross-border investments in energy and transport infrastructure to enhance the EU’s resilience and security. The EESC emphasized prioritizing regions with infrastructure gaps and vulnerable to threats, such as those bordering Russia and Belarus. It also recommended linking funding to social and environmental criteria, ensuring transparency through civil society involvement in evaluations. The CEF should focus on trans-European networks, addressing bottlenecks and strengthening coordination. The EESC highlighted the need for risk-informed investments aligned with the EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, while maintaining focus on EU-based projects.
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