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Czechia ✳

Czech audit office says EU funds often go to projects nobody needs

The Czech Supreme Audit Office says the country has gotten good at claiming EU funds correctly on paper, but often spends the money on projects that are not needed or that stop serving any purpose over time.

J. Redfern· Nov 2, 2026

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European Union ✳

Ten capitals warn the EU's 'cash-for-reforms' budget could freeze regional funds

Ten EU governments have warned that the Commission's 'cash-for-reforms' blueprint for the Union's next seven-year budget could penalise regions and hold up payments. Here is who must sign off, and how a disbursement actually gets blocked.

J. Redfern· Jul 24, 2026