European Commission provisionally approves final CZK 23bn payment to Czechia

The European Commission has provisionally approved a further CZK 23 billion for the Czech Republic under its National Recovery Plan. The funding represents the seventh and final payment.

The measures covered include the development of community energy projects, the electrification of public transport in Prague, the construction of quantum communication infrastructure, and support for research and universities, including the creation of two new university campuses.

The funding will also support affordable rental housing, the development of teachers’ digital skills and the construction of the Czech Oncology Institute at Motol University Hospital, the Czech Permanent Representation to the EU said on social media platform X.