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EU plans €300 billion infra fund to counter China’s BRI

·         The European Commission declared on Wed a thought to mobilise €300 billion ($340 billion) publically and personal infrastructure investment round the world, a move seen as a response to China’s Belt and Road strategy.

·         Global geteway will aim at mobilising investments of up to three hundred billion euros between 2021 and 2027… transfer together resources of the EU, member states, European financial institutions and national development finance establishments.

·         The global gateway plan doesnt mention China’s rival and longer-standing international infrastructure strategy by name — however EU chief Ursula von der Leyen known as it a “roadmap for major investment in infrastructure development round the world.”

·         The cash to be created accessible wont return from EU and member state coffers, and also the plan can require funding from international establishments and from the non-public sector if its to induce anyplace close to its target.