A guide to the Treaty of Lisbon
27 December 2007
The workings of Europe
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Jim Allister MEP has published a guide to the newly signed Treaty of Lisbon.
Jim Allister MEP has published a guide to the newly signed Treaty of Lisbon.
Jim Allister gives an overview of how the European Union is funded.
Jim Allister explains why he is opposed to the proposed EU Constitution.
Jim Allister outlines how the proposed EU Constitution impacts on the British justice system
Information regarding the decision making process with Europe
EU money for victims of terrorist acts
Jim Allister has called on victims groups within Northern Ireland to apply directly to Brussels for funds. Mr Allister says that the money is additional to the Peace II extension fund. Mr Allister has however advised groups to act quickly and apply for funding as it is closing at the end of next week.
Jim Allister commented, “This is a fund which I have been informed about by the Vice-President of the European Commission Franco Frattini. This fund has been set up to help victims of terrorist acts and/or their relatives to recover by means of social or psychological support by organisations and/or their networks. The fund supports projects ranging from creation and support of reception centres to legal support and advice to both victims and their families. I believe that victims groups from the Protestant community, who were considering applying to Measure 2.4 of the Peace II extension programme, should also apply directly to Europe for this funding.
“Under this fund, the Commission are willing to fund up to 80% of total eligible costs of a project. Further details of the project can be found on the European Commission website or by contacting my office. I believe that over the next two weeks, victims groups within Northern Ireland should be both applying to the European Commission for funding as well as to the Peace II extension fund.