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Off target: The case for bringing regional policy back home
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In a weighty new report published today we take a critical look at the EU’s structural funds which are the means through which the EU implements its regional policy. We estimate that over the course of the current 7 year EU budget, the UK will pay...
Baltic Dimension of Cooperation
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By Daniil Rozanov In a narrow understanding the notion Baltic countries covers the states possessing direct access...
Seventh report on economic, social and territorial cohesion shows regions' and cities' contribution to Europe 2020
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'The seventh progress report on economic, social and territorial cohesion, highlighting the urban and regional dimension of the Europe 2020 strategy has just been published. Hot on the heels of the Commission's legislative proposals for cohesion poli...
Updated list of priority projects in Greece
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Following a meeting on 28 November between European Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn and the governors of the Greek regions and mayors from the main cities, an updated list of priority projects to be co-funded by the European Commission...
Report: Impact and Effectiveness of Structural Funds and EU Policies aimed at SMEs
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'This study provides a description of the general nature of SMEs and their development factors as well as the support that Cohesion Policy and other EU policies provide to SMEs. It then assesses practical aspects and effects of Cohesion Policy on ent...
Absorption rates in Bulgaria
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Information on the monthly absorption rates of structural and cohesion funds in Bulgaria are now available on www.insideurope.euPlease follow the individual links for full information on the pace of implementation in Bulgaria.2011 October Sep...
A Guide To French Skiing Vacations
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France is the ultimate choice of the skiing enthusiast who goes on a skiing holiday. This is because there are more than 40 fully fledged ski resorts in France and the good news is that some of them are kept open all year.
ICT travel-swap solutions ― what value for health, business and the environment?
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We all look forward to packing our case for that two-week holiday every summer. But travelling for work – especially if it becomes a more-than-regular habit ― can actually be harmful to your health. According to a recent article, people who ‘...
ICT Tourism Business Platform
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Since the Internet became more popular, travel information search and booking has been one of the top five most popular consumers' tasks online. Consumers book flights, hotels and whole package trips online. And even if they decide to make a travel r...
Four Fine French Villages
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France offers a wide choice to tourists, not just in the towns and cities but also in its many smaller towns and villages. Steeped with medieval style design and roads, the eowns and villages in France are some of the most beautiful in the world. If...
Regional hoping
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It seems perverse to be wondering about possible new EU member states just now. But others were doing just that in the European Parliament on Wednesday. Regionalists, devolutionists and soft nationalists – of academic and politic bent – gathe...
Your Options When Shopping in Paris
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Get a luxurious shopping experience in Paris, the shop in hub of the world. You will find a wide range of shopping outlets as well starting from quaint tiny boutiques as well as large and high end department stores.
Set out a Cheap Travel to Barcelona
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It is not yet too late to include in your planner a special treat to get a taste of your accomplishment. A cheap travel to Barcelona may just be perfect for you. Grab this chance to savor the second largest city in Spain.
Understanding the “cash divide”: How the Commission allocates Structural Funds
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Using a dataset of EU Structural Funds spending between 2000-2006, Lisa Maria Dellmuth in "The cash divide: the allocation of European Union regional grants"* looks at factors explaining why the European Commission and EU member states gave more of t...
Barcelona – Encounter Spain’s Colorful And Traditional City
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Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. Because of this, so much of the Spanish culture accumulates in this area: fashion, science, art, entertainment. Not only is Barcelona a bustling modern city, but it also has 2000 years of history under i...
A weekend in Helsinki
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Last weekend I was in Helsinki for the XXI European Congress of the Young European Federalists (also known by the French acronym JEF, Jeunes Européens fédéralistes). The Congress, which meets every two years in a different European city, is the &#...
Having given up on an industrial future, the EU concentrates on its industrial past
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It is a sad day, but there you have it,The 2011 European Tourism Day event will be entitled " Industrial heritage: differentiating the European tourism offer " and will be held on 27 September 2011, on the occasion of World Tourism Day.And what is th...
THE AUSTRIAN EXPERIENCE IN RESTRUCTURING THE FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM, THE ITALIAN REALITY AND THE COMPANIES' POINT OF VIEW
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Quartiere Fieristico ModenaFiere, Viale Virgilio, 70/90 - Modena in the framework of the SICURA fair A representative of the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) will discuss the reorganization of the food safety system in Austria and wi...
In Corsica con P.Im.Ex.per espandere il mercato dei prodotti locali
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All'inizio dello scorso mese di Luglio si sono svolti alcuni appuntamenti all'interno del progetto P.Im.Ex., a cui la Provincia di Massa Carrara partecipa come partner. Tra questi la riunione del Comitato di Pilotaggio dello scorso 8 Luglio a Bastia,...
FINAL CONFERENCE OF THE IN STREAM PROJECT
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How can we progress towards sustainable development, green growth and green innovation?Which sustainability indicators are most needed and which tools are currently being developed in the IN-STREAM project to help in decision making?We would like to...
Periurban Parks: 7TH PROJECT MEETING, ABERDEEN
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The 7th Periurban Project meeting will be held in Aberdeen (UK) on 15th-16th/Sep/2011. It will be hosted by partner P4, Aberdeen City Council. There will be also a technical seminar focusing on Implementation of Management Plans in Periurban Areas to...
Vacancy Announcement at the Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus ENPI CBC
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The Joint Technical Secretariat of the Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus ENPI CBC Programme is looking for a Project Manager The Joint Technical Secretariat of the Latvia-Lithuania-Belarus ENPI CBC Programme is looking for a Latvian speaking Project Manager.
Vacancy announcement INTERACT Point Turku
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INTERACT Point Turku is looking for for two Programme Managers and one Communication Officer. INTERACT Point Turku is currently recruiting the below positions to work in offices based in Turku, Finland. - Project Manager (ERDF) - Communication office...
RECOM Conference "Establishment of cross-border networks and cooperation"
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The project RECOM (Regional Cooperation Management), under the CBC Programme Austria-Hungary, is organising a conference on CBC networks and cooperation on 6 October 2011, in Sárvár, Hungary. About the event: Information regarding the event can be...
How to Search for European Holiday Apartments Online Like on wimdu.co.uk
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There are a wide variety of websites today where you can search for a European holiday apartment online, such as on wimdu.co.uk. From the homepage of these sites, you can simply choose your destination by navigating an interactive map, clicking on li...
Cheap Apartment Hotels in Madrid On Your Europe Tour
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When you rent cheap apartment hotels in Madrid on your Europe tour, you can save a lot of money on your stay in this classic Spanish city. That's because there are a wide variety of apartment hotels to choose from in the city with nothing to pay...
Most Romantic Places in Europe
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There are many reasons that people travel to Europe, but one of the more popular reasons is that Europe is known to be a highly romantic destination and a great place for couples and newly weds to visit whether it’s for a city break or somewher...
A Scottish breakaway
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Murdo Fraser has struck an unusual note in his bid for leadership of the Scottish Conservative party by promising to abolish it. If people in Scotland who were not members of the Conservative party were eligible to vote, he would be far and away th...
The Telegraph’s Istanbul guide and more Istanbul news…
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Istanbul city break guide Telegraph.co.uk An essential guide to Istanbul, Turkey, including insider’s advice on the city’s best hotels, attractions, bars, shops and restaurants from our expert, Terry Richardson. Without a shadow of...
Central Baltic: Sixth call closed, 58 applications received
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The Joint Technical Secretariat received 58 applications during the sixth call for applications, applying for 49.2 MEUR of ERDF funding from the programme in total. The average budget for a single project is 834.000 EUR of which the applied ERDF fund...
Petra ticket prices
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The ancient city of Petra is the highlight of any visit to Jordan. The great Nabatean city, with most buildings constructed between the 5th Century BC and 2nd Century AD, is a must-see. However the problem is the ticket price. … Continue readin...
Some common sense from the Commission
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Here's an encouraging proposal:As we reported in our press summary yesterday, the European Commission has announced plans to revise its Byzantine state aid rules, potentially making life a bit easier for local and regional authorities. Currently, loc...
First meeting of the ETC post 2013 Working Group on Finance Management
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Stakeholders responsible for financial management and first level control in ETC programmes and MS have agreed to join efforts and work together towards harmonised, simplified and clarified programme financial management and control environment in th...
NWE Program: The 8th Call for Proposals opens till 1 April with almost EUR 114 million ERDF
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The NWE Programme has opened its 8th Call for Proposals to projects under all 4 thematic priorities. Applications must reach the Secretariat by Friday 1st April 2011 before 12h00 (noon). Today the Programme is half way through its implementation. Af...
Europe 2020 strategy: Regions challenge central governments
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The regional and local authorities challenge the central governments of the member states of the European Union by demanding equal partnerships and ”territorial pacts” when the National Reform Programmes (NPR) are devised and implemented, in orde...
„moving identities“ -Ein Film über Menschen in der EUREGIO Weinviertel-Südmähren-Westslowakei
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Seit Öffnung der Grenzen im Jahr 1989 haben sich wieder zahlreiche soziale Kontakte entwickelt, die die Regionen zusammenrücken ließen. Einst gut funktionierende Ver- und Anbindungen werden so beständig erneuert. Lebensentwürfe überschneiden si...
Kick-off Meeting of Pilot activity on Cooperation in Objectives 1 and 2
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Interact The pilot activity on cooperation in objectives 1 and 2, namely thanks to the implementation of article 37.6 b of Regulation 1083/2006, will kick-off on 16 March 2011 in Paris. This is the first of three events scheduled to perform the pil...
Die EMR stellt 50.000€ für kleine euregionale Projekte zur Verfügung
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Nach dem überaus erfolgreichen aber abgeschlossenen INTERREG-IVA Projekt „people-to-people“, hat die EMR 50.000 € eigene Mittel freigemacht, um kleine euregionale Projekte zu unterstützen. Initiativen im Bereich der Kultur, des Sports und des...
Blumen zum Geburtstag der Euregio Maas-Rhein (EMR) Eine Blume mit dem Namen „Euregio Maas-Rhein“ und das genau zum 35. Jubiläum!
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Dank den „Orchideenfreunde Aachen-Dreiländereck e.V.“ darf die Euregio Maas-Rhein sich an einer Orchideen-Hybride Paphiopedilum namens „Euregio Maas-Rhein“ erfreuen. Laut Herrn Dieter Heyde aus Alsdorf, Vorsitzender des Vereins, wird hiermit...
BSR InnoReg - BSR InnoReg Partner Meeting in Białowieża
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Baltic Sea Region (BSR) InnoReg project aims to improve the strategic know-how of business development organisationsoperating outside metropolitan areas. The project helps business development organisations to develop their business and innovation su...
First Motion launches the Baltic Universe
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Baltic Sea Region During this year's Berlin International Film Festival (10th to 20th February 2011) First Motion will be celebrating its first anniversary.The celebrations of the New Media project´s successfull first year will be accompanied by th...
Information Seminars on Latvia –Lithuania program
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As 4th Call for Proposals will be launched on 1 February 2011 with the deadline for project submission on 3 May 2011, Joint Technical Secretariat organizes information seminars in Šiauliai, Panevezys, and Utena. find more information at the webpage...
How influential is the EU’s Committee of Regions?
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The consultative bodies of the European Union, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR), both residing in the same building in Brussels, are usually ignored, their influence questioned and their need do...
European Forests
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Everyone rages about how great beach holidays are and the appeal isn’t hard to see – they’re associated with relaxing in the sun, with swimming in the sea and with watching the waves lap against the shore. However while beaches are grea...
Regional Cooperation Blog on the air!!
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Our blog is officially launched! We invite you all to contribute with news, comments and ideas! In the next weeks many changes will apply as we are testing the blog for some time. Feel free to comment and propose to us! Test your links and report bac...
EU-money to the mafia, the tobacco industry and multinationals?
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Journalists have dug out the beneficiaries of EU-farmsubsidies for citizens to see them at Farmsubsidy.org. Now a new team of journalists has dug out the recipients of the other large lump on the EU-budget: The regional funding. In a unique cooperati...
Europe’s hidden billions - FT Twitter chat
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We have a live Twitter #hashtag chat with Cynthia O'Murchu, FT reporter, on our EU structural funds special investigation.
Euro-zone update (4): Calls for Fiscal Federalism, More Stress tests and Structural funds
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Many commentators have argued in favor of a fiscal union as the sole permanent solution to the present fiscal crisis of the EU, only to conclude it was politically impossible (see Martin Wolf and a many others in this article … Continue reading...
The FT – the pin that can pop the Brussels bubble
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The FT series this week looking at the EU’s structural funds is – with some caveats due to choice of words – decent investigative journalism. It takes a systematic approach to looking at where the EU’s structural funds go, and...
UPDATE: EU Commission tackles FT structural funds expose
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UPDATE: see below for later reaction from the European Commission. The Brussels press corps got a change from Ireland bail-outs on Tuesday, when the European Commission decided to make structural funds the topic of the day. Pia Ahrenkilde-Hansen, C...
FT investigates structural funds
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THE FINANCIAL TIMES with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has today published the first part of an in-depth and heavily critical investigation into European Union structural funds, which account for over a third of EU spending. It describes t...
FT’s report on EU structural funds: some thoughts on vocabulary, openness and administrative structures
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Thanks to a few tweets from @farmsubsidy and a chat with Nosemonkey yesterday I knew I had to look out for today’s FT. Their series, researched together with The Bureau for Investigative Journalism, is entitled Europe’s Hidden Billions an...
Macro-Regions: New Tool Emerging for Regional Cooperation
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Macro-regions in the European Union. Author: Hr. Hrisoskulov The development of new initiatives for creating new macro-regions in the European Union has recently speeded up considerably, and the range of new fields of regional cooperation is expan...
UK tops league of ignorance
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I mean ignorance in the specific sense of being unaware of a particular thing – I’m not calling the entire UK population uneducated. That’s an argument for another day. But to the point. A Eurobarometer poll carried out in June, pub...
Register for the NECE-Conference: "Cities and Urban Spaces: Chances for Cultural and Citizenship Education"
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NECE - Networking European Citizenship Education:"Cities and Urban Spaces: Chances for Cultural and Citizenship Education"29 September - 1 October 2010, Trieste (Italy)This year's NECE conference refers to radical changes in European cities: migratio...
The future of regional policy
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The debate about the future of regional policy (or cohesion policy) in the 2014 to 2020 budget period is beginning to heat up. EUobserver reports that Polish diplomats are being told to vigorously defend the Cohesion Fund, European Regional Developme...
Just travelling through
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These are some of the projects in South Yorkshire – past, present and future – that are part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. I took a mini road trip around the region yesterday to get some photos for my project. There&...
I tried Villo! and I liked it
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They’ve become impossible to ignore. Bright yellow bikes have invaded Brussels. They are called Villo!, which is a smart contraction of the words ville (city) and vélo (bike). Public bikes have existed for years here but until a few months ag...
Boosting Tourism With a Halal Label
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A Brussels chamber of commerce has launched a halal certification scheme to boost Muslim tourism in the city.
Heerlen 8: Imagine the new City
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The EGP Supporters’ Network invites you to its 9th annual conference, from 5 to 7 November in Amsterdam. At the core is the city you would love to live in, a welcoming environment that replaces today’s tensions by common projects in whic...
In search of an insular EU policy?
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In the last couple of months various insular Regional administrations repeated their demand for a stronger inclusion of ‘insularity’ in the EU agenda.
Baltic Sea region's future - faster and deeper integration
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"The European Union supports and promotes the region through the Baltic Sea Strategy, specially designed to encourage regional cooperation. Today, the governments of all the countries in the region, especially EU member states, bear the great...
Outermost regions demand special treatment in Europe
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Political leaders from the EU’s outermost regions (ORs) argue that their special status merits tailor-made strategies and exemptions from a number of key European policies. The two-day forum, hosted by the Spanish EU Presidency, was the first of it...
Strict new rules for Club Med deter holidaymakers
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“We’re not sure we like the sound of austerity,” said Puffy Lump as she perused the brochures at her local travel agent, “It wouldn’t be a real holiday, not like what we’ve been used to anyways.” Puffy and he...
Central Political Leaders in Baltic Sea Region participate in BDF Summit
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Apart from the President of the European Commission, five Prime Ministers and two deputy Prime Ministers from the Region will be at the BDF Summit in Vilnius. READ MORE...
Our video guest: Mr. Gérard Onesta
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Our video guest this week is Mr. Gérard Onesta, the Vice-President of the Regional Council of the Region of Midi-Pyrénées. He was also Vice-President of the European Parliament. On the occasion of his participation at the meeting organized by the...
Madrid
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I had an amazing time in Madrid this past weekend – my first visit to that city. After several weeks in cold, rainy Brussels it was a welcome respite. It also made me realize just how much I’m starting to miss being in a big city.Madrid reminded...
EU subsidised travel? The next step in a Summer's dream
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The glorious weather in London today has reminded us of a story we noted last month - but have not yet had a chance to share here :-)In these rather gloomy (except today) and dark times of recession and gloom, what could be more uplifting than a holi...
New Rules of Procedure of the Committee of the Regions
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The new Rules of Procedure of the Committee of the Regions of the European Union are published in the Official Journal.
EU Committee of the Regions: New Rules of Procedure
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According to Article 13(4) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission shall be assisted by an Economic and Social Committee and a Committee of the Regions acting in an advisory capacity (OJEU 9.5.20...
Je (Cœur) Paris! I (Heart) Paris!
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Today I will travel by train from Verona, Italy to Paris. By tomorrow morning, I will be in the French capital for the first time in my life.Score: 0 (0 votes cast)...
Cross border cooperation in the EU
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Look at the redistribution of resources among EU-15…we not only have to discuss what we mean by territorial cohesion, we have to be careful about the financial consequences. Was this intended? Estados miembros Interreg III (meuros, precio...
Dear Dirk
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Last week, we were told by journalists that Dirk Ahner, the Commission's Director-General for regional policy, had apparently sent a letter to the members of the European Parliament's Budgetary Control committee, criticising Open Europe's 50 examples...
