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Parliamentary question - E-003303/2013Parliamentary question
E-003303/2013

EU aid to Palestine

Question for written answer E-003303-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Roger Helmer (EFD)

The EU is, according to the European External Action Service’s website, the largest donor of financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority[1], and therefore has considerable responsibility.

While there is little doubt that Palestinians experience hardship and assistance is needed, it is also alleged that the Palestinian Authority continues to misappropriate funds:

While I am aware that basic data is provided on EU grants to Palestine, I am also informed that substantial documentation on grants relating to organisations involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict remains hidden. Can the Commission explain why there is a lack of transparency in this instance?

OJ C 12 E, 16/01/2014