Brussels, 26/02/2013 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has strongly refuted the Court of Auditors' criticism of inappropriate use of European Union Solidarity Funds (EUSF) by the Italian authorities, following the earthquake at Aquila, in 2009. The difference between the two institutions focuses on the definition of temporary shelter, which 70% of European aid was used to finance as a response to the earthquake (see EUROPE 10793).
The European Court of Auditors believes that the buildings...