Brussels, 04/07/2013 (Agence Europe) - The European Parliament wants the EU solidarity fund (EUSF) to be used more swiftly and effectively in regions affected by natural disasters. Countries eligible for compensation from the European fund generally do not receive any funding until they have gone through a long administrative procedure.
On Wednesday 3 July, MEPs adopted a resolution underlining the need to simplify the rules governing the way the fund works. They also insisted that funding...