Full press release below: 21/11/2011 Commissioner Hahn went to Lisbon on 17 and 18 November to discuss with several representatives of the Portuguese Government the state of play on cohesion policy in Portugal. He raised with them the possibility of redefining and reprogramming some of the funds for sectors with the potential for generating growth and creating jobs.

The European Commission, at the request of the Portuguese Government, has decided to create a support structure with the aim of better using and targeting Community funds in support of the Economic and Financial Assistance programme being implemented in Portugal.