French MEP calls for relaxation of EU regional fund rules

EurActiv France reports that French MEP Sophie Briard-Auconie has called April 2010 for a relaxation of control measures used to distribute EU regional funds in her country. She said that constraints placed on member states were excessive, particularly in countries where a 'control culture' already exists. She singled out France, Germany, Ireland and the UK as examples of the latter.

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