Opposition slams problems with EU subsidies

The opposition Social Democrats have slammed the fact that EU subsidies to the Czech Republic were suspended, labeling it “an embarrassment” for the country and a serious problem for the state budget as well as municipal budgets. Party leader Bohuslav Sobotka and deputy leader Lubomír Zaorálek said at a news conference on Thursday that due to the suspension of EU subsidies, the government was forced to take greater austerity measures than had been planned. The government needed to make the process of applying for EU funds more transparent and take more responsibility, they added.

Author: Sarah Borufka