14/06/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 13 June, MEPs adopted (469 for, 51 against, 13 abstentions) an own initiative report to increase commitments from partners and the visibility of the way in which structural funds are used. The report was submitted by Daniel Buda (EPP, Romania) and seeks to improve communication as well as strengthen commitments from partners during the second half of the 2014-20 period, as well as further develop communications regarding post-2020 cohesion policy. It is also proposing to provide a communication dedicated envelope as part of technical assistance and develop a communication strategy. The European Commission recently presented a communication action plan in this regard (see EUROPE 11779). (PH)