Press Release: Figel’ launches landmark process for cultural heritage in the Western Balkans

The 'Ljubljana Process – Funding Heritage Rehabilitation in South-East Europe' was launched today by Commissioner Figel' in the Slovenian capital. The joint initiative of the European Commission and the Council of Europe will ensure funding for a significant number of cultural heritage projects in the Western Balkans region and foster the adoption of sustainable funding strategies for them. The global investment necessary for the 26 'Consolidated Projects' identified so far in the region is estimated at around € 50 million.