review. A major challenge is induced by the EU's proposal of shifting the aid allocation from needs to merit criteria. Our … regression analysis shows, however, that EU aid was not primarily allocated according to the needs and performance of the ACP … countries in the past, but to other interests of the EU members. If transfers change now under the new agreement from being an …

constructive colaboration between local authorities, administration, economic actors and citizens, enabling innovative solutions in …

active farmers themselves. Finally, problems of implementing a liberal CAP reform are discussed. …