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Migration - 13.03.2019
Local government thrilled: MEPs open direct access to EU funds Towns and regions applaud the European Parliament’s vote on a report establishing the future Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) for 2021-2027. As it stands, the AMIF budget will be increased to € 10 billion, which is a 50% increase.
This vote is a victory for towns and regions as it reserves at least 5% of a part of the budget on the AMIF for local governments. Furthermore, the Parliament’s vote also means that Member States should collaborate with local governments when defining national strategies on migration and decide how to spend the resources.
Therefore, Europe’s ...
This vote is a victory for towns and regions as it reserves at least 5% of a part of the budget on the AMIF for local governments. Furthermore, the Parliament’s vote also means that Member States should collaborate with local governments when defining national strategies on migration and decide how to spend the resources.
Therefore, Europe’s ...
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