French small towns feel left out in drafting operational programmes 20-07-2006 The French Association of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions
and the Small Towns Association have adopted a common declaration. In the
declaration, participants underline their dissatisfaction with the low level of
involvement of small towns in the shaping of the operational programmes.
Based on this believe of insufficient dialogue between the French national
government and local authorities, the two associations ask for the creation, at
national level, of a consultation committee of local authorities on European
affairs.
Both associations also warn the French national and European authorities of
the danger of a too exclusive targeting of the future structural fund
programmes. The declaration stresses the need to integrate the concept of
sustainable development in operational programming. The participants hope that
the same level of attention will be given to sustainable development as to the
Lisbon Agenda.
Source: Council of European Municipalities and Regions LinksCouncil of European Municipalities and RegionsFrench Association of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (AFCCRE)Small Towns Association (APVF) Files back |
