Brussels, 24/01/2013 (Agence Europe) - Reaching an agreement on the multiannual financial framework (MMF) for 2014-2020 during the European summit on 7-8 February is essential if talks on cohesion policy reform are to be completed in time. It is essential that preparations for the programmes financed begin next year. European Commissioner for Cohesion Policy Johannes Hahn and Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin remain optimistic and are looking for political agreement to...