Since 2007, the European Commission has spent over €25 billion to diversify the EU’s rural economy and improve infrastructure in rural areas. However, according to a special report published on Monday 20 June by the European Court of Auditors, the success of these measures has varied greatly from one Member State and sector to another.
“Weak economic performance and illegitimate private use affect the durability of some diversification projects”, the report says.
According to the...