Simplifying EU Cohesion Policy

Summary

The motion calls for reducing administrative burdens in the EU's cohesion policy to make it easier for small businesses, NGOs, and municipalities to access funding.
10 26.11.2015
Other
economy
european union
administrative reform
simplification of legislation
public finance and budget policy

Key points

  • Reducing administrative burdens for beneficiaries such as small businesses, NGOs, and municipalities.
  • Eliminating 'gold-plating' where national rules add unnecessary complexity to EU funding processes.
  • Implementing a single audit principle to prevent the duplication of audits and methodologies.
  • Transitioning to digital 'e-cohesion' systems by the end of 2015 to speed up grant processing.
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