Vice-President Šefčovič in Bratislava: Focus on investment opportunities through Cohesion Policy and through the Juncker Plan

Vice-President for the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič istoday in Bratislava where he is delivering the keynote speech at the Slovak Construction Sector Conference, which is one of the biggest events of the construction sector industry in Slovakia. In addition, Vice-President Šefčovič also hands over the 2016 ERRA Regulatory Research Award at the 15th Energy Investment and Regulation Conference, organised by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) and will also deliver the keynote speech at the event.  Vice-President Šefčovič will also meet with Juraj Sinay, President of Slovakia’s Automotive Industry Association (ZAP SR). “The Juncker Plan and EU Cohesion Policy represent both huge opportunities for the building industry. A significant share of the mobilised investment is being directed towards projects benefiting the construction sector, including investments into the energy efficiency of buildings or into infrastructure projects”, said Vice-President Šefčovič ahead of today’s events.More information on ESI Funds investments in Slovakia is available on the Open Data Platform and here.