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European cohesion policy: a must for local government? How important is the cohesion policy for towns and regions, and cities? Why it is important for local government to work hand in hand with the European Commission to achieve their goals? These are the questions CEMR President Annemarie Jorritsma addressed in an opinion piece published by Adjacent, a British media specialised in local government news.
Whether we like it or not, 40% of EU funds are invested, through different means, in our territories: regions, cities and municipalities. Besides, regular studies show that more or less 60% of the decisions taken by local government are directly or indirectly influenced by European legislation. In this context, there is no doubt, our ...
Whether we like it or not, 40% of EU funds are invested, through different means, in our territories: regions, cities and municipalities. Besides, regular studies show that more or less 60% of the decisions taken by local government are directly or indirectly influenced by European legislation. In this context, there is no doubt, our ...
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