Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002208/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Daniel Buda (PPE)
European reports state that in many areas, the implementation of activities through LAGs (local action groups) has generated economic multipliers that, in some cases, have exceeded a factor of 1.2-1.5 for every leu invested.
One of the main criticisms levelled at LAGs is that excessive bureaucracy has complicated access for beneficiaries to financing. According to official reports, beneficiaries often face difficult administrative procedures and long waiting times for projects to be assessed and approved. Many LAGs and beneficiaries have encountered major difficulties with the provision of co-financing for projects, especially in poor rural communities. This situation has limited access to European funds for many viable and important projects, thereby hampering the development of rural communities with scarce financial resources.
In this context, what concrete steps does the European Commission envisage to reduce the administrative burden of LAG procedures and facilitate access to co-financing for beneficiaries in these vulnerable communities so as to ensure a fairer economic impact and fully harness the potential of LAGs in supporting rural development?
Submitted: 2.6.2025