European Parliament expresses concern over funneling of EU aid to terror outfits

In a supposed jibe at Pakistan, the European Parliament has issued a declaration explicitly expressing its concern over the misuse of European Union funds in the name of counter terror measures and misusing the same to aid the terror outfits, deliberately or by neglect.

The EP declaration, titled funneling of EU aid to terrorist organizations, said that EU funds are a vital resource for agreed common foreign and aid policy objectives.

It stressed on the need to ensure that EU funds are not wasted or abused, particularly in times of economic stringency and heightened security concern.

The declaration also called on the European Commission to freeze or reduce funding until the necessary checks and control measures have been put in place, especially on Pakistan.

The declaration reinforces the position that some states, especially Pakistan, have been misusing the Western aid - provided by both the U.S and the EU - to sponsor terror networks for strategic gains.