EU deducts 120 million for free wifi

The European Union releases 120 million euros for free WiFi in at least six thousand locations in Europe.

The European Parliament gave a green light on the project in Strasbourg by a large majority (582 to 98). According to the CDA, interest has been shown in the Netherlands. The European Parliamentaries Esther de Lange and Annie Schreijer-Pierik regard it as a 'fine settlement' and 'a good instrument for increasing the attractiveness of village centers and counteracting shrinkage and vacancy in rural areas.'

The Flemish European Parliamentary Anneleen Van Bossuyt (N-VA) voted against. According to her, it is the waste of money, with which citizens are 'bribed'. Additionally, cities that have already settled themselves can not apply, its criticism.