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"Yes, Mr Hatzidakis, even without reading between the lines, I think that, from one period to another, there are always lessons to be learned, progress to be made, mistakes to be corrected and, judging from how the second Community support framework was implemented in Greece, I think there probably are lessons to be learned. The Commission is well aware of the problems, especially those which you have just pointed to in connection with the operational nature of the Management Organization Unit
We think that Greece, which is now a full member of the Economic and Monetary Union, is more conscious of its administrative weaknesses and of the need to rectify them than it was in the past because all this is essential, as you have quite rightly said, if maximum profit is to be derived from the new third Community support framework now getting under way.
As far as we are concerned, Mr Hatzidakis, we shall monitor how implementation progresses very closely, both within this framework and within the context of our regulatory powers and I shall not fail, if necessary – let us not talk of sanctions – to do my duty.
As far as more efficient management is concerned – over and above what has already been done under the previous Community support framework, – I would remind you that the Greek authorities have agreed to draft a bill adapting administrative practice to the rules of the Structural Funds. This law is based on the provisions included in the Community Support Framework. The same authorities will also need to appoint qualified people, define administrative responsibilities and ensure that there is proper information and training for staff at all levels. The computer system for integrated management will also need to be fully operational.
We have stressed, Mr Hatzidakis, the importance which we attach to translating agreements into an efficient organisation on the ground, well in advance of payment of the first appropriations by the European Union for the new programming period. That is the assurance which I wanted to give you."@en1
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