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Through its Cohesion Fund, the priority objective for the promotion of economic and social cohesion, the European Union has contributed to the fight against regional imbalances in the Member States.
Because the Portuguese GNP is less than 90% of the Community average, since accession the country’s infrastructure has benefited from an unprecedented leap forward, particularly in the environmental (management of water resources) and transport (railways) areas.
With enlargement on the doorstep, it is becoming increasingly important to use the available funds effectively and rationally, to submit high quality projects and to meet realistic timetables. As argued in this report, I support stricter control of fund applications on the ground, a more detailed assessment of the impact of the funds, sanctions for irregularities and the recovery of sums unduly paid out. These are measures that will help to enhance transparency.
It should be remembered that macroeconomic criteria, especially the increase in the public-sector deficit, affect the allocation of Community funds. Portugal’s 4.1% deficit in 2001 raised the question of the possible suspension of funding. This report refers to Portugal as the only Member State in this situation!
In this connection, I should like to state here my clear support for the rigorous budgetary measures currently being developed in my country, despite the harsh criticism that they have attracted."@en1
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