Author (Corporate) | European Ombudsman |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | No.8/2015 (18.05.15) |
Publication Date | 18/05/2015 |
Content Type | News |
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, released a statement in which eight proposals to the European Commission were made to help it ensure that the 350 billion euro 2014-2020 'European Structural and Investment Funds' do not support Member State cohesion programmes that breach fundamental rights. The cohesion policy aims to create jobs, reduce poverty and tackle social exclusion, particularly in the Union's rural and disadvantaged areas. While Member States are primarily responsible - selecting projects, making payments and handling complaints - the Ombudsman considered that the Commission cannot abdicate its human rights obligations just because it does not directly manage the funds. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/press/release.faces/en/59897/html.bookmark |
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Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations, Values and Beliefs |
Countries / Regions | Europe |