EU deal ‘fails Wales’ says First Minister Carwyn Jones

The First Minister for Wales Carwyn Jones said that the agreement on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 agreed by EU Member State governments on the 8 February 2013 could be "deeply unfair" to the poorest parts of west Wales and the valleys.

Carwyn Jones said early estimates show Wales could lose £400m in funding.

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ESO: Background information: Website: Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/multiannual-financial-framework-2014-2020/

ESO: Background information: EU leaders agree budget cuts, MEPs brace for strife http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-leaders-agree-budget-cuts-meps-brace-for-strife-eu-budget-hawks-succeed-in-e960-billion-cap/

Wales : Government: Press Release,08.02.13: First Minister of Wales responds to EU Budget dea http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/firstminister/2013/130208eu/?lang=en

Western Mail, 08.02.13: Carwyn Jones slams Prime Minister's EU budget cut "pride" http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2013/02/08/carwyn-jones-slams-prime-minister-s-eu-budget-cut-pride-91466-32775259/

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