Fears as EU policies link development aid to war on terror

IRISH aid agencies yesterday strongly criticised new EU anti-terror policies linking development assistance with the country’s record on fighting terror.

Fears as EU policies link development aid to war on terror

The policy, contained in the Declaration on Combating Terrorism, was signed off by EU leaders at a major summit in Brussels this week.

"We're deeply worried about it, especially that there should be a clause on effective counter-terrorism in all agreements with third countries," Dr Lorna Gold, policy analyst with Trócaire.

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