According to the European Commission, the cost of rebuilding Ukraine due to the Russian invasion was more than 452 billion euros as of December 31, 2023, up from the previous estimate of 383 billion.
In a statement published this Thursday, the European Commission announced that the estimated cost of rebuilding Ukraine, made by the Community Executive, the Government of Ukraine, the United Nations and the World Bank Group, is more than 452 billion euros “over the next decade.” “
About a year ago the estimate was 383 billion euros.
“In 2024 alone, Ukrainian authorities forecast that the country will need €14 billion for urgent reconstruction and recovery priorities at national and local level, with a particular focus on supporting and mobilizing the private sector to rebuild housing, infrastructure and services, energy and transport. “Added Ursula von der Leyen’s boss.
The commission announced that “since the last assessment” the Ukrainian government has managed, “with the support of partners,” to meet “the majority of immediate needs.”
“For example, in the real estate sector, according to the Government of Ukraine for 2023, 931 million euros were spent on the restoration of houses, most of it on the repair and reconstruction of damaged buildings. [por bombardeamentos]”, the European Commission said.
The number of schools with bomb shelters throughout the territory (except for those occupied by Russian troops) has increased over the past year from 68% to 80%.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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