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Scrapping state funding for regional roads stirs anger. ‘We can manage,’ governor says

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Czech regions may lose state funding used for road repairs, possibly starting this year and continuing into future years, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
  • The Olomouc regional government says it can protect repairs on second- and third-class roads.
  • Local mayors and drivers have reacted negatively to the government’s decision.

The Olomouc region, along with all other Czech regions, cannot count on state money for road repairs this year and possibly in the years ahead, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

The funding had previously helped regions repair their roads. The regional government, led by Babiš’s ANO movement, says the loss will not threaten spending on second- and third-class roads.

Mayors and drivers, however, have reacted negatively to the signal from the government.

We can manage

· Ladislav OkleštěkThe Olomouc governor said the region could handle road spending despite the loss of state funding.
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