Press Release: Commission helps Candidate Countries plan for investment in a healthy environment

On 8 June 2001 the European Commission adopted a Communication on environmental financing in the Candidate Countries. The Communication examines the financial challenges that compliance with EU environmental legislation will pose for the countries preparing to join the Union, and gives guidance on how to best meet them. It recommends candidate countries to develop coherent and prioritised investment strategies. It proposes criteria for setting the priorities, and encourages the countries to leverage available funds to make the most of scarce resources.