One year on: High Level Group presents key recommendations to make access to the European Structural and Investment Funds easier for businesses.

Summary:

On the 27 September 2016, the European Commission took stock of the work conducted by the High Level Group on Simplification for the beneficiaries of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) and put it in line with the initiative “EU budget focused on results”. The purpose of the initiative is to facilitate the access to the ESI Finds for the small businesses and start-ups, which are essential for Europe’s competitiveness.

ESO Records

Background information: Easier access to the European Structural and Investment Funds: High Level Group on Simplification tackles bottlenecks http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-easier-access-to-the-european-structural-and-investment-funds-high-level-group-on-simplification-tackles-bottlenecks/

State of the Union 2016: EU budget review further focuses budget on priorities, ensures more flexibility and less red tape http://www.europeansources.info/record/state-of-the-union-2016-eu-budget-review-further-focuses-budget-on-priorities-ensures-more-flexibility-and-less-red-tape/

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