In the mid-1970s, a French-Latin teacher at the Thuir school, an enthusiast of history, told his students, “Every 40 years, we go to war with the Germans.” He referenced historical conflicts between France and Germany, dating back to the 18th century. However, he was mistaken. In 1950, Jean Monnet and Robert Schuman laid the foundation for what would become the European Union, a continuous construction project that has kept its inhabitants from experiencing the horrors of war. The teacher was wrong, but the EU has brought peace.
How much money is involved in this? The RN mayors, including Carla Muti from Canohars, do not disclose this information. They also remain vague about their stance on Europe. When the UK chose Brexit, their leader Marine Le Pen suggested that France should also leave the European Union. However, Brexit did not turn out as expected. Nine years later, a majority of Brits regret the decision, with many in favor of rejoining the EU. The EU has also played a crucial role in vaccine production during the Covid-19 pandemic.
What does Europe do in the P.O. region? Several projects in the Pyrénées-Orientales have received funding from different European programs, totaling millions of Euros. These programs include regional development projects, social insertion initiatives, and cross-border cooperation projects. For example, between 2024 and 2026, 4.72 million Euros will be allocated for Feder FSE projects. In the same period, 5.43 million Euros will be provided for national FSE projects. Additionally, 54.5 million Euros have been allocated for the PAC program in 2024.
