| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/01/625 (30.4.01) |
| Publication Date | 30/04/2001 |
| Content Type | News |
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The EU sent a strong signal of political support to President Pastrana's peace efforts and on 30.4.01 announced a European aid package of more than €330 million at the third meeting of the Support Group of the Peace-Process in Colombia in Brussels. Commissioner Patten called for peace to become a 'state policy' and called on the ELN to return to the negotiating table. He announced a European Commission contribution of €105 million, with projects worth up to €43 million to be committed in 2001. |
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| Countries / Regions | Eastern Europe, Europe |
