Refugee crisis - 18.02.2016
CEMR secretary general raises the alarm about the lack of funding for towns and cities “Without concerted efforts on the part of the EU and Member States on how to finance the necessary actions to be undertaken, local and regional governments will be unable to address the refugee crisis.” This is the key message that CEMR Secretary General, Frédéric Vallier, wishes to convey ahead of the European Council meeting in February.
“The refugee crisis has already pushed the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework for the 2014-2020 period to its limits,” says Frédéric Vallier. “On the basis of current trends, the number of refugees expected to arrive in Europe will continue to increase. In consequence, EU’s budget will need an additional 30 billion euros to tackle this crisis.”
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“The refugee crisis has already pushed the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework for the 2014-2020 period to its limits,” says Frédéric Vallier. “On the basis of current trends, the number of refugees expected to arrive in Europe will continue to increase. In consequence, EU’s budget will need an additional 30 billion euros to tackle this crisis.”
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Refugee crisis - 18.12.2015
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