ECFIN E-news 313: Commission approves preliminary assessment of Belgium's €909 million second payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
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  24 April 2025  
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Commission approves preliminary assessment of Belgium's €909 million second payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

After reviewing the payment request submitted on 25 July 2024, the Commission has initially determined that Belgium has successfully completed the 38 milestones and 8 targets outlined in the Council Implementing Decision for the second instalment. 13 reforms and 34 investments will drive positive change for citizens and businesses in the areas of digitalisation and connectivity, research and innovation, including for the green transition, energy renovation of buildings, greening of transport, education and inclusion, lifelong learning, environmental permitting procedures as well as sustainable agri-food chains, circular economy and spending reviews. Flagship measures include investment in rail infrastructure and the introduction of 5G through auctions of the necessary spectrum bands and the adaptation of radiation standards.

 
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Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification

“The Competitiveness Compass, issued in January, details all of these aspects and more. This sets out a strategic roadmap aimed at restoring Europe's dynamism and enhancing economic growth. Cutting red tape through simplification is a central component of the Competitiveness Compass and the Commission's broader strategy to build a more competitive Europe.”

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