On March 27, 2025, the House of the Representation of the Pilsen Region in Brussels hosted a significant event, highlighted by the presence of the Czech Minister for Regional Development, Petr Kulhánek.
It was a presentation of the Czech Republic’s position on the future of cohesion policy for the period 2028–2035, in other words, what stance we are taking in the European discussion on how European funds will be allocated in the future. Within the EU, the Czech Republic belongs to the group of so-called “net recipient” countries, meaning those that receive more from the European budget than they contribute. For the average citizen, this is also evident from the fact that at larger construction sites, one can often see signs indicating that the ongoing work is co-financed by the European Union.
Within the mentioned group of “net recipient” countries, we also belong to the “good students,” which means that the Czech Republic is achieving economic growth, to which European financial injections undoubtedly contribute. Therefore, the future of this support is absolutely crucial for us, affecting not only the country as a whole but also us as the Pilsen Region and our municipalities.
That is why the mutual discussion with the minister was so important, and we believe it was mutually beneficial, as the opinions and recommendations we expressed are based on many years of experience in utilizing European funds. These views were conveyed to the minister and his delegation primarily by the Deputy Governor of the Pilsen Region for European Affairs and IT, Martin Rybár.
