The government on Tuesday, 14.01.2025. endorsed an Action Plan for the economic growth and security of the Eastern Border Region from 2025 to 2027, which will cost more than EUR 640 million.
The plan identifies the main challenges that need to be tackled in the eastern border area as a result of Russia's war against Ukraine. These challenges are common to countries bordering with Russia and Belarus in the EU and include the worsening of the already unfavorable economic situation, difficulties in maintaining business activity, for instance, small and medium-sized enterprises.
The negative impact on citizens' sense of security and increased social tensions have been cited as challenges, hence the need to strengthen societal resilience and preparedness.
Negative impacts on potential investment flows, disrupted transport corridors, and halted tourist flows were also mentioned in the action plan.
The measures included in the plan are aimed at strengthening security, economic development and human resources development.