The meeting also discussed the draft Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020. Pusić said that EUR 13.7 billion is envisaged for Croatia in that period, but the bulk of the funds can be obtained only through good projects. “If it drew all the available funds in said period, Croatia could double its annual budget. We want to use those funds for three more years, starting from the year they are envisaged for. If you didn't use those funds in the envisaged period, they go to waste,” she said.
Under the draft, funds envisaged for one budget year can be agreed over for the next two years. Croatia wants to extend this to three years, which would considerably increase its chances of absorbing the available funds.
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