On February 18, the European Commission adopted a special strategy for the eastern regions of the European Union that border Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. The 28-billion-euro investment package is intended to help counteract the negative effects of the war, such as capital flight and depopulation. Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture Małgorzata Gromadzka assessed that the EC correctly diagnosed the needs of these areas.

28 billion euros for investment

The European Commission has allocated a 28-billion-euro package as part of the new strategy for eastern regions. The funds are to go to nine member states.

Diagnosis of war's effects

The strategy aims to counteract the effects of the war in Ukraine, which in the EU's eastern regions manifest as capital flight and even processes of depopulation.

Confirmation from the Polish government

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Małgorzata Gromadzka positively assessed the European Commission's diagnosis, indicating that it correctly identified the needs of the EU's eastern flank.

Regions bordering Russia

The strategy is targeted at European Union regions that border Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, and are therefore most exposed to the consequences of the conflict.

On February 18, the European Commission adopted a special investment strategy for the regions of the European Union's eastern flank. The 28-billion-euro package is to help nine member states mitigate the negative effects of the war in Ukraine, which are most acutely felt in these border areas. As Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture Małgorzata Gromadzka pointed out in Brussels, these regions are struggling with capital flight and even progressive depopulation.

The European Union's eastern flank, encompassing countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, has long been a subject of particular concern in the context of security and cohesion. Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the issue of stability and resilience in these regions has gained importance, leading to intensified discussions about the need for dedicated support.

Gromadzka emphasized that the European Commission correctly diagnosed the needs of these areas. The strategy is specifically targeted at EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. The goal is not only to counteract the direct economic and social consequences of the conflict but also to strengthen their long-term development potential and resilience.