15/09/2022 (Agence Europe) – The European Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development (REGI) has given the green light to the FAST-CARE proposal through a simplified and faster procedure without amendments. This initiative, led by the European Commission, aims to simplify the rules for using cohesion funds so that they can be mobilised for the reception and integration of refugees fleeing Ukraine (see EUROPE 12982/19). “Parliament has recognised the need for urgent action [...] We checked the proposal diligently to ensure that this emergency package will not come at the expense of necessary long-term investments”, reassured MEP and rapporteur Niklas Nienaß (Greens/EFA, German). Approved by the Council of the EU (see EUROPE 12997/6), the proposal will be put to the vote in the Parliament during the plenary session from 3 to 6 October. (Original version in French by Hélène Seynaeve)