Brussels, 20/03/2014 (Agence Europe) - The EP's regional development committee (REGI) unanimously backs a simpler and more rapid EU solidarity fund (EUSF). Members approved the agreement reached in the trialogue on revised rules for using the fund to help European regions affected by natural disasters, by providing financial aid to cover the costs of the damages suffered. On Wednesday 19 March, they gave their unanimous backing to the report by Rosa Estaras Ferragut (EPP, Spain).
The MEP...