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You ask whether we have received a letter from the Greek authorities containing the information to which you allude. I can tell you that the Commission has not received such a letter, but we have discussed the forecasts for payment with Greece, as we do with all the Member States several times a year.
In the context of our discussions with Greece on the forecast for payments in 2005 we noticed the potential risk of an absorption shortage by the end of the year. Both the Greek Government and the Commission are aware of that potential risk. That is why, back in July, the Director General of DG Regio, Mr Graham Meadows, wrote to the Greek Government concerning the N+2 payments and cohesion fund commitment targets for the year. After that letter was sent a meeting was held – around a week ago – between the Greek authorities and the Commission.
As I mentioned, I am planning my own visit and will discuss this issue when I meet representatives of the Greek Government in October.
It is my understanding, from the meetings the services have had, that there is a clear commitment not only on our part but also on that of Greece to do everything possible to avoid any decommitment this year, although such a risk does exist."@en1
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