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‘Operation cleaning’ of the Competence shall release EUR 15.6 million

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Briefings

The Compete 2030 program identified 36 approved projects lacking execution evidence, potentially releasing 15.6 million euros. This 'cleaning operation' began in August 2026 following an audit by the Compete 2030 Management Authority. Key facts include a 7.4% execution rate in August 2025, with 14 beneficiaries awaiting final decisions and 20 projects under review. The process involves notifying entities under Article 100.0 of the Administrative Procedure Code. Uncertainty remains about the final count and total amount released, as some project justifications are still being analyzed.

Key points

• The Compete 2030 program identified 36 approved projects lacking execution evidence, potentially releasing 15.6 million euros.
• The 'cleaning operation' began in August 2026 following an audit by the Compete 2030 Management Authority.

Context

The Compete 2030 program, responsible for funding over 600 million euros annually, identified 36 approved projects lacking execution evidence, potentially releasing 15.6 million euros. This 'cleaning operation' began in August 2026 following an audit by the Compete 2030 Management Authority. The process involves notifying entities under Article 100.0 of the Administrative Procedure Code. The program's execution rate was 7.4% in August 2025, with 14 beneficiaries awaiting final decisions and 20 projects under review.

Limitations

The total amount released remains uncertain as some project justifications are still being analyzed. The final count of 36 projects and the exact total of 15.6 million euros are not yet definitive. The process continues monthly to ensure funds are allocated to projects with effective execution capacity.

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