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Floods: Slovak MEPs ask EU for help
Slovak MEPs work on the EP resolution asking for the activation of the EU Solidarity fund for the affected regions in V4, Germany and Austria.
Cohesion policy should be more than a handout, says Spanish Presidency
Removing cohesion policy from the EU´s list of top priorities would be a mistake, though changes may be required to prevent it from being a mere redistributive tool, Spanish EU Presidency representatives and regional experts meeting in Spain declared yesterday (16 February).
Smaller town face discrimination in EU funding
Small cities spending the money from the Regional development programme have to count with the 19 per cent flat tax. They are not allowed to deduct it because it is not considered an authorized cost in Slovakia.
Slovakia slow in spending EU money
European Commission issued a report evaluating the regional EU spending. The document shows that there is a significant gap among states in this area. With the rate of spending just around 18,6 per cent, Slovakia bottoms the chart- with only Greece and Romania having worse record.
EU funded trails put Slovaks on their bikes
The "bicycle trail without frontiers" project connects Slovakia with neighbouring towns in Austria and Hungary, helping to build interregional links and eco-tourism.
Operational Programme Information Society: Calls for proposals worthy of half of billion euros
Representatives of Slovak government met today with journalist in order to keep them informed about the progress under Operational Programme Information Society, supported by EU money.
Unemployment will be a long-term problem
Despite economic contraction is easing, the fear of longterm unemployment is rising. In the comming months, governments should focus on how to help people without jobs trying to find a new position on labor market, OECD warns.
Self-governing regions can use €200 million to help Roma minority
Self-governing regions and micro-regions can submit applications for provision of support for projects to elevate the social status, employment and education level of marginalised Roma communities and to improve their living standards.
