Answer given by Mr Hahn on behalf of the European Commission

12.9.2019

The Commission has been informed by the South West Agency for Regional Development (SWRDA) that the implementation of the EU co-financed project Cereals Exchange in Corabia was duly monitored ex-post in the 2014-2019 period, according to the rules and procedures of the management and control system in place.

This process entailed control and monitoring visits, recommendations and action plan assumed by the beneficiary in view of the achievement of the project’s indicators.

As notified, there are 4 economic operators that are renting offices within the Cereals Exchange in Corabia.

Currently, this project is being scrutinised by the Managing Authority for the Regional Operational Programme as part of its ex post control obligations. The Romanian authorities and the Commission will continue to monitor the outcome with a view to protect the Union's financial interests. In case that irregularities are detected, financial corrections will be applied.