The Commission says it has "zero tolerance when it comes to fraud and the Commission's action is a reflection of our duty to protect the EU budget and EU taxpayers from a case of suspected fraud".

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"This is a time for communal reflection and action, " Mr Smith said.

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It is meant to pave the way for a broader reflection and indicates possible lines of action for States and individuals, groups, communities, institutions and corporations, public as well as private.

UNESCO: THEMES

Heads and teachers involved in the industrial action by the National Union of Teachers and the National Association of Head Teachers said the tests were not a true reflection of what pupils and schools could do, skewed the curriculum and led to the production of league tables.

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