{
  "id": 16966627,
  "title": "Ukraine seeks to present Carpathian strategy to EU by mid-2027, Bezgin says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/ukraine-seeks-to-present-carpathian-strategy-to-eu-by-mid-2027-bezgin",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T21:40:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Economy",
    "slug": "ukrinform-economy",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4179187-ukraine-seeks-to-present-carpathian-strategy-to-eu-by-mid2027-bezgin-says.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's Minister for Communities, Territories and Internally Displaced Persons, Vitalii Bezgin, revealed plans to present a Carpathian strategy to the European Union by mid-2027. This strategy aims to secure support and funding for infrastructure projects within the region. Bezgin secured the backing of Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, just two weeks ago. The Commission is now preparing to offer specific support to regions in the 'eastern flank,' including Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Czechia, Austria, and Serbia. The minister emphasized the importance of early discussions with European institutions as the EU's next budget period begins in 2028. The strategy, which has been modeled on successful initiatives for the Alps and the Danube region, was presented at the Council of Europe's Congress in Strasbourg. While Hungary is the only member country currently hesitant, its representative also participated in the discussions. The initiative, which will involve local and regional authorities, seeks to promote cohesion, prosperity, and security in the Carpathian region.",
  "summary": "Ukraine aims to present a draft macro-regional strategy for the Carpathian region to European institutions in the first half of 2027, seeking to incorporate its priorities into the EU’s next budget period and secure funding for joint projects.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}