On 26 March, 2024, CONNECTA 2 presented a comprehensive inception report at a meeting organised by DG NEAR in Brussels, Belgium.
The meeting which marked the successful completion of the project’s inception phase was attended by representatives of DG NEAR, EU Delegations in the region, the EU Office in Kosovo*, the Transport Community Treaty Secretariat and the CONNECTA 2 Team.
In addition to a detailed discussion of the reported findings, application procedures and the indicative plan of activities, the participants elaborated on the potential sub-projects and the feedback the CONNECTA 2 team collected during the initial meetings with the Western Balkans partners. The potential opportunities discussed included CONNECTA 2’s short and medium-term involvement in activities related to the Economic and Investment Plan flagship and other projects in the digital future, clean energy, sustainable transport, as well as connectivity transport reform measures.
Starting from April, 2024, CONNECTA 2 enters its full implementation phase, i.e. undertaking assignments following the approval of potential sub-projects.
To learn who is eligible for CONNECTA 2 assistance and how to apply here.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.