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COPENHAGEN – Denmark has received over DKK 1 billion in its third payout from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), following successful implementation of its green and digital transition targets under its national recovery plan.
The disbursement, announced on April 2, 2025, rewards Denmark for completing 50 of the 87 defined goals and milestones in its plan—over 60% of which are environmentally focused, making it one of the greenest strategies in the EU.
Background: The EU’s Post-COVID Economic Engine
The Recovery and Resilience Facility was established in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each EU member state was tasked with creating a national plan focused on economic recovery, with strict benchmarks tied to green and digital reforms.
Denmark’s plan—lauded for its environmental ambition—is being funded through six tranches scheduled through 2026.
What’s Been Achieved: 50 Milestones Completed
This third disbursement acknowledges Denmark’s progress on several key initiatives, including:
- Financial support for digital transformation projects by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Tax deductions for green research and development expenditures
“With this payout, Denmark has now received DKK 8.1 billion in total from the EU’s recovery fund,” the Ministry of Finance confirmed.
The funds are being used to support broad, cross-party political agreements aimed at transforming the Danish economy for long-term resilience and sustainability.
The Road Ahead: Three More Rounds to Go
Denmark remains on track to complete its full recovery roadmap by 2026. Future funding rounds will continue to depend on verified progress in:
- Climate-focused innovation
- Digital infrastructure and skills
- Green tax and spending policies
Given its strong track record, Denmark is expected to remain a model within the EU for effective use of recovery funding linked to structural reforms.
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