Audit: 36 Million Euros Unspent in the Defense Fund, Despite a Lack of Funding for National Defense

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Last year, 36 million euros remained unspent in the State Defense Fund, although some of the country's institutions lacked funds for national defense projects, which indicates that the current operating model of the fund is inflexible, according to an audit report conducted by the National Audit Office (NAO).

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An audit conducted by the National Audit Office showed that the current Defense Fund model is failing – although funds are available, they are not reaching projects when they are needed most. Both defense and civil protection initiatives are suffering due to inflexible regulations.