Governor of South Moravia: Close to 100 Czech construction projects at risk

A total of 98 transport construction projects in the Czech Republic worth 130 billion crowns in total face problems in drawing EU subsidies, according to the governor of South Moravia Michal Hašek. Previously officials said 64 construction projects worth 90 billion were endangered. The EU requires new Environmental Impact Assessment studies (EIA) for these projects, which will delay their construction and the drawing of EU subsidies. The Czech Republic is negotiating a special regime for the projects in question with the European Commission. In case the talks fail, Hašek has proposed an alternative solution in drawing subsidies for regional rail and road projects for which EIA is not required.