Estonia Pursues €6.5 Billion EU Funding for Infrastructure and Technology Projects
Estonian ministries have submitted applications totaling €13.3 billion for upcoming EU funding, significantly exceeding available resources. Key proposals include investments in AI, infrastructure, and digital services aimed at enhancing national security and economic competitiveness.
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Estonia plans to allocate €6.5 billion from the EU's long-term budget for 2028-2034, with ministries submitting funding applications worth €13.3 billion. The Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs seeks €260.4 million for a digital transition aimed at making Estonia a leading AI-based state by 2035.
The Ministry of Climate requests €732.8 million for energy-efficient housing and €416.7 million for infrastructure improvements. The Ministry of Defense aims to strengthen maritime pollution response capabilities with €76.8 million and develop industrial capacity with €178.8 million. With discussions set for August and September, the government will prioritize 75% of the funding for planning.
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