Politics
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Addresses AI-Pass Budget Concerns
The Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society has defended the AI-Pass project following opposition calls to suspend its budget.
According to a report by Matichon Online, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society has addressed concerns raised by the Democrat Party regarding the AI-Pass project. The opposition party has formally requested a suspension of budget disbursements for the initiative, citing potential irregularities.
In response, the Deputy Minister stated that the AI-Pass project does not fall under the criteria requiring a 'Integrity Pact'—a formal agreement designed to prevent corruption in public procurement. The Ministry has expressed its readiness to cooperate with any official investigation into the project's budget and implementation processes to ensure transparency.
For residents and expatriates, this development highlights ongoing political scrutiny regarding government digital infrastructure spending. While the Ministry maintains that the project is compliant with current regulations, the opposition's move to block funding suggests that the project will remain a subject of debate in the coming weeks. It remains to be confirmed whether the requested budget suspension will be granted by oversight authorities or if the project will proceed as planned. Observers should monitor official government announcements for updates on the status of the project's funding and any subsequent audit results.
