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[Publication] Navigating the European Commission’s MFF Proposal for 2028-2034. Mapping Risks and Opportunities for Cohesion Policy and Regional Development

Publication: March 2026 Download: English Author: Eulalia RUBIO (Jacques Delors Institute), Cinzia ALCIDI, (Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Commission’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 proposes merging all EU shared-management funds (Cohesion Policy, Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and Home Affairs) into a single European Fund implemented through Read more…

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[Digest] REGI Study presentation: Improving Essential Services in the EU regions: The role of Cohesion Policy

The presentation of the study Improving Essential Services in the EU regions: The role of Cohesion Policy took place on 25 February 2026 and focused on the following topics: Demographic change, territorial disparities, and implications for essential services  EU support to essential services in remote and shrinking regions Barriers and Read more…

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[Publication] The use of Cohesion Policy Funds in natural disaster response and recovery

Publication: January 2026 Download: English At a glance note: English Authors: ECORYS: Andrea CIFFOLILLI (Research leader), Marco POMPILI, Luca PAVAN (Core team) FRAUNHOFER: Claudia BERCHTOLD, Maike VOLLMER, Sonja GRIGOLEIT (Core team) Executive summary Background and aim of the study In recent years, the European Union has faced an increasing number Read more…

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[Publication] Research for REGI, CONT and BUDG Committees – Cohesion Policy Calendar (2021-2027 and 2014-2020 Programming Periods) July 2025 update

Publication: July 2025 Download: English Authors: Diána Haase The implementation timetable for cohesion policy is defined largely by its legislative framework. In order to be able to plan parliamentary work and exercise systematic scrutiny of policy implementation and of the Commission’s work, it is essential to have an overview of Read more…

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[Digest] Exploring Strategies for Using Cohesion Funds to Address Social and Economic Challenges in the EU

The presentation of the study took place on 19 March 2025 and focused on the following topics: Socio-economic, demographic and technological challenges Cohesion Policy’s contribution to tackling these challenges Cohesion Policy’s strengths and gaps Policy implications The presentation was followed by questions from the Members and an insightful discussion on Read more…

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[Publication] Exploring strategies for using Cohesion Funds to address social and economic challenges in the EU

Publication: March 2025 Download: English Executive summary: DE – EN  – FR At a glance note: English Authors: Manuela SAMEK-LODOVICI, Daniela LOI, Monica PATRIZIO and Flavia PESCE Executive summary This study analyses how Cohesion Policy (CP) can continue to support socio-economic and territorial cohesion in tackling emerging and existing demographic, Read more…

[Publication] Research for REGI, CONT and BUDG Committees – Cohesion Policy Calendar (2021-2027 and 2014-2020 Programming Periods) February 2025 update

Publication: February 2025 Download: English Authors: Diána Haase The implementation timetable for cohesion policy is defined largely by its legislative framework. In order to be able to plan parliamentary work and exercise systematic scrutiny of policy implementation and of the Commission’s work, it is essential to have an overview of Read more…

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[Digest] Climate adaptation using Cohesion Policy. Fostering adaptation, regional resilience and economic sustainability

The presentation of the study took place on 27 January 2025 and focused on the following topics: Climate risks and adaptation needs EU policy instruments for adaptation Current Cohesion Policy support Support gaps and policy recommendations Following the presentation, Members raised questions and exchanged of ideas on matters of water Read more…