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Study underlines positive impact of Objective 1 despite shortcomings in project planning (period 1994-1999)

Brussels, 17/07/2003 (Agence Europe) - In full debate on the future of cohesion policy, the European Commission published a study on Thursday on the assessment, for the period 1994-1999, of Objective 1 aid intended for regions whose per capital GDP is below 75% of the Community average. Commissioner Michel Barnier considers the results of this study are further proof of the added value of European regional policy. This policy, he added, has contributed to growth, competitiveness and...

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