On Tuesday 13 June, the European Parliament adopted (607 votes to 39 with 3 abstentions) the framework for the EU's participation in the Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), undertaken jointly by several member states.
The rapporteur, Sofia Sakorafa (GUE/NGL, Greece), described it as one of very few attempts made by the EU to contribute to assisting this region and one that “simplifies existing programmes”. Although she voted in favour, the MEP...