In July EU decision on funds for Strait bridge studies - last minute. The request to co-finance the studies for the Messina Strait Bridge has arrived on the table in Brussels.

"So far we have had two meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini, and I am pleased to know that the application has been presented", Pat Cox, coordinator of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) of the Mediterranean Corridor told ANSA. A "minimal part" of a financially massive project that could cost tens of billions of euros.