Mayors from various municipalities defended yesterday, in Santa Cruz, that access to European funds should be done with predictable and transparent rules, without room for "partisan preferences" or personal relationships. The debate on this topic took place yesterday in that city.
The president of the Santa Cruz Municipal Council, Élia Ascensão, was one of the main voices in this discussion. The mayor demanded greater participation of municipalities in defining priorities and notices related to European funds.
According to Élia Ascensão, each municipality should know in advance what financing it can count on, in order to correctly plan its projects and investments. This predictability is considered essential for effective municipal management.
The issue of "partisan preferences" emerges as a central concern, suggesting that there is a perception that the distribution of European funds may be influenced by political criteria rather than merit or the real needs of municipalities.
