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PRR: execution was excellent in the North in Health and Education

Guimarães, agora!4 September 2026 at 16:37

The North region invested more than 600 million euros in Health and Education through the Recovery and Resilience Plan. This investment represents a significant milestone for the region.

The North region fulfilled all scheduled commitments under the RRP. This execution was described as excellent, demonstrating remarkable performance in the implementation of the planned projects.

The investment was distributed across Health and Education, sectors considered priority for economic and social recovery. The full execution of scheduled commitments demonstrates the achievement of the objectives established by the Recovery and Resilience Plan in the North region.

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