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“The Interior Ministry should pay special attention, as there is a very real risk that Lithuania will lose funds, this would be the first time in Lithuania’s history, I urge you to take this seriously,” said V. Šapoka in the government meeting.
According to him, the Interior Ministry should sign contracts by the end of this year, according to which 6 million will be used. EU funds.
“I invite you to take this seriously, because the rate of investment reflects the reasons very clearly. If recommendations and suggestions are ignored, nothing changes. Each time it was said that we did almost everything and immediately, but it does not happen ”, said the minister.
The Ministry of Finance indicates that the communities have begun to implement projects worth 14.22 million. 7.14 million euros. Applications worth a billion euros are being evaluated and financing agreements are expected to be signed later this year. However, if the Interior Ministry allows additional applications until November 5, some contracts may not be signed.
The Ministries of Social Security and of Labor and Health (6% each) were the ones that invested the most EU funds during the three quarters of this year, and the Ministries of Transport and Economy and Innovation (2.6% and 2, 7% each) respectively.
“To ensure the timely implementation of projects, it is important to conclude all project contracts this year, 91% of contracts were concluded at the end of the third quarter, which is still time, but it is not enough,” said V. Šapoka.
Lithuania ranks third among all EU countries in terms of EU disbursements (59% of funding for 2014-2020, including advances) and exceeds the Union average of 47%.
A total of LTL 3.7 billion has been invested in the implementation of EU-funded projects in 2014-2020. 281 million euros only in the third quarter of this year. EU funds.
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