MEPs launched a clear message in favour of maintaining the European Social Fund (ESF) within the post-2020 cohesion policy. This support was proffered during the adoption by a very large majority (35 votes in favour, 4 votes against, with 1 abstention) of the own initiative report on the 7th cohesion report submitted by Marc Joulaud (EPP, France) during the regional development committee (REGI) on Tuesday 27 March.
In a compromise amendment, MEPs appealed for the ESF to remain an...