Czechia may request exemption from EU migration fund contributions
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The European Commission has recognised that the Czech Republic bears a so-called migration burden. The country can therefore apply for a reduction of its contribution to the European solidarity fund, which is used to manage migration.
The solidarity fund was created by the European Union so that member states share the costs associated with migration. Member countries that receive fewer migrants may instead help in other ways. However, the rules determine who may apply for relief and under what conditions.
The decision is important for the Czech state budget, because the contribution to the fund represents a significant sum. Whether Czechia will actually apply for relief is not yet clear and will depend on the government.
The information from the European Commission therefore indicates that the Czech Republic has the option to influence the amount of its obligations in this area. The Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Finance will be monitoring further developments in particular.
Sources: Forbes Česko
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