Press Release: Eastern Partnership: progress in deep democracy and human rights rewarded with additional funding

The European Commission on 12 December 2013 announced the 2013 allocations under the 'Eastern Partnership integration and cooperation' (EaPIC) programme, which will go towards projects to boost economic opportunities in rural areas, advance reforms in the energy sector, improve job market management, offer vocational education and training and others.

The total funding granted in 2013 amounts to €87 million, distributed among three countries: Moldova (€35 million), Georgia (€27 million), and Armenia (€25 million). The three Eastern partners were rewarded for their efforts in democratic transition and their commitment to fundamental values.