Brussels, 07/10/2011 (Agence Europe) - The presentation of the next cohesion policy package 2014-2020 by the European Commission on Thursday 6 October (see EUROPE 10468) was followed by mixed reactions. Few support macro-economic conditionality expected to accompany the granting of structural funds, but there are many who praise the determination shown by European Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn to promote energy efficiency, SMEs and urban development.
The European Parliament has...