Press Release: The Commission announces the continuation of the Northern Ireland Task Force

On 14 January 2016 the Commission announced the continuation of the Northern Ireland Task Force, in order to help the region participate more actively in the EU policy process and fully benefit from EU programmes and projects fostering growth and jobs.

Also, the new PEACE programme was officially launched. This cross-border cooperation programme aimed to deepen reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border region of Ireland and tackle remaining challenges through investments in shared education, shared spaces and services and projects that would bring people together.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: Barroso Northern Ireland Task Force http://www.europeansources.info/record/barroso-northern-ireland-task-force/

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