On Tuesday, 27 May, the Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments to the European Union (EU) funds programme for the 2021–2027 programming period, submitted by the Ministry of Finance as the managing authority. These amendments were developed based on the programme’s mid-term review and are intended to flexibly adjust investments to current national priorities, while optimising the flow of funding and accelerating its uptake. The amendments foresee significant reallocations of EU funding, with a strong emphasis on strengthening national security — including investments in cybersecurity, military mobility, energy security, civil protection, as well as regional and social security. We are currently at the midpoint of the EU funding period —…