Unions raise alarm over struggles of Sicilian municipalities with Pnrr works

Last Updated: October 9, 2024

The article discusses the difficulties faced by local authorities in implementing projects funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), specifically in relation to the delays in receiving funding and the inability to advance the expenses for the completion of the works. The article highlights the concerns raised by labor unions during a meeting in Palermo, where the main issue discussed was the slow progress of projects related to early childhood education and care services. The unions emphasized the challenges faced by municipalities in completing the works within the designated timeframe and the lack of available funds to cover the project costs. The article calls for an extension of both the contract delivery deadlines and the project completion timelines, as well as for a more timely and sufficient allocation of funds to local authorities.