Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001908/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Anna Maria Cisint (PfE), Aldo Patriciello (PfE), Silvia Sardone (PfE), Isabella Tovaglieri (PfE), Roberto Vannacci (PfE)
In 2021, in response to China’s belt and road initiative, the Commission launched the global gateway strategy, with the aim of making up to EUR 300 billion available by 2027 to promote sustainable infrastructure in partner countries. To date, it remains unclear how much has actually been disbursed, what projects have started and whether changes have been made to the initial strategy.
In January 2024, within the framework of the EU-Central Asia Forum, a joint pledge of EUR 10 billion was made with a view to developing the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), a strategic corridor connecting Europe with Central Asia and avoiding Russian territory.
In the light of the above:
- 1.How much of the EUR 300 billion goal has actually been disbursed to date?
- 2.Has the plan moved on from what was set out in the original strategy (in geographical, sectoral or partnership terms)?
- 3.Are further investments along the TITR corridor planned? If so, what funds will be used, what will the time frame be and who will be involved?
Submitted: 13.5.2025