Towards simplification and performance orientation in cohesion policy for 2014-2020 (B8-1231/2015)
Therese Comodini Cachia (PPE), in writing. ‒ Cities and urban areas should play a stronger role in cohesion policy in the 2014-2020 programming period. Initiatives and guidelines relating to simplification, based on best practice and the recommendations of the high-level group, need to be shared with Member States and regions in order to stimulate a reduction in administrative burden and to make our cohesion policy more effective both at EU and national level. We need a structured and permanent dialogue with Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and other stakeholders.