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The EU structural and cohesion funds have the potential to catalyse the transition to a low carbon economy in Central and Eastern Europe. Yet, as this latest analysis from CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe – published approaching the midpoint of the 2007-2013 programming period – reveals, this prospect still remains remote for now.