By KYIV. Nov 4 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Over EUR 66 million will be allocated as part of the first European cross-border cooperation program Interreg NEXT for the partnership of Hungary, Slovakia and Romania with Ukraine on health, environment and administrative capacity, the European Commission (EC) said on Friday.
"This programme is part of the overall support and unwavering solidarity of the EU towards Ukraine. Under Cohesion Policy, Interreg will help Ukraine and bordering Member States to face common challenges and grasp common opportunities," Commisssioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira said.
The program covers the 2021-2027 period. It is expected that Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine will work together for equal access to health care and more resilience of their health systems.
The program will also support sustainable solutions for climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention. Participating countries will also cooperate to protect nature, promote green infrastructures, and enhance sustainable tourism.
The program will also help aligning EU Member States’ and Ukraine’s standards for an efficient public administration. Projects will promote legal and administrative cooperation to resolve common obstacles in the border regions, while fostering cooperation between citizens, civil society, and institutions, the European Commission said in a communiqué.
