On the eve of a summit in Lisbon, the European Territorial Alliance demanded concrete commitments and binding timelines for the start of works on the "Highway of Hope", which will connect Moraleja to the municipality of Castelo Branco. The organization also warned of the need to unblock cross-border connections between Portugal and Spain.
The decisive meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, and brings together the Infrastructure Councillor of the Junta de Extremadura, among other officials. This meeting arises as an opportunity for both countries to advance the cross-border infrastructure project.
The "Highway of Hope" represents a project long claimed by the communities of border regions, who consider this route essential for the economic and social development of the border area. The Iberian Alliance argues that the moment is now to move forward with concrete actions.
The promoters of this initiative argue that without binding timelines and firm commitments from Spanish and Portuguese authorities, the project risks remaining indefinitely in the planning phase, frustrating the expectations of local populations.
