Breaking down the ‘do no significant harm’ principle

Briefing    |    7 April 2022

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This briefing aims to explain the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and how it has been used in the Recovery and Resilience Facility. It also raises concerns over the long-term risks and implications of applying the ‘do no significant harm’ principle in its current form to EU public funds. The briefing serves as a resource to better understand this principle and its impacts.  

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