Is the environment a priority for EU cohesion policy?
By France24
12 March 2023 |
12:04 pm
EU cohesion policy puts a lot of emphasis on economic development, but it also makes sure that environmental criteria are at the forefront of new economic projects. So how does it work? We tell you more in this edition of Fact or Fake.
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