Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic
The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.
On Monday, the Estonian Parliament's special budget control committee will hold a public session to discuss the financing of the Rail Baltic project, an essential infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity between the Baltic states and the rest of Europe. The session, streamed live at 13:15 local time on the ERR portal, will feature key speakers including members from the European Court of Auditors and representatives from Latvia's parliament involved in overseeing the project.
High-profile attendees will include Annemie Turtelboom, a member of the European Court of Auditors, and other significant figures such as Andris Kulbergs, the head of the Latvian Seimas' Rail Baltic investigation committee, and Anvar Salomets, the chairman of Rail Baltic Estonia. Their presence indicates the importance and scrutiny of the funding discussions, which could significantly impact the project's progress and the financial responsibilities of participating countries in the Baltic region.
These discussions are critical as they may determine the future trajectory of the Rail Baltic project, which aims not only to improve regional transport links but also to bolster economic cooperation among the Baltic states and enhance their integration with the broader European transport network. This session reflects the ongoing commitment from stakeholder countries to ensure that financial accountability and transparency are upheld, especially as the region seeks to build resiliency and connectivity in its infrastructure.