[Digest] The use of Cohesion Policy Funds in natural disaster response and recovery
The presentation of the draft study on The use of Cohesion Policy Funds in natural disaster response and recovery took place on 6 May 2026. Mr Ciffolilli explained how Cohesion Policy supports EU regions in dealing with disasters ex-ante and ex-post; how the “Build Back Better” principle is integrated and Read more…
[Digest] Flexibility and Simplification in Cohesion Policy under the 2028-2034 MFF Proposals
The presentation of the draft study on “Navigating the European Commission’s MFF Proposal for 2028-2034: Mapping Risks and Opportunities for Cohesion Policy and Regional Development” took place on 14 April 2026. The authors examined two 2028-2034 Commission MFF proposals: the ‘NRP Fund’ and the ‘ERDF, Interreg and Cohesion Fund’. They Read more…
[Digest] Navigating the European Commission’s MFF Proposal for 2028-2034. Mapping Risks and Opportunities for Cohesion Policy and Regional Development
The presentation of the study “Navigating the European Commission’s MFF Proposal for 2028-2034. Mapping Risks and Opportunities for Cohesion Policy and Regional Development” took place on 17 March 2026 and focused on the following topics: The authors outlined how the draft National Regional Partnership Plan (NRPP) Regulation (as proposed by the Read more…
[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…
[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…
[Digest] Streamlining EU Cohesion funds: addressing administrative burdens and redundancy
The presentation of the study took place on 19 February 2025 and focused on the following topics: Simplification efforts since 2007 Administrative burdens and challenges Complex network of ESIF and possibilities of consolidations Short-term and long-term recommendations The presentation was followed by questions from the Members and an insightful discussion Read more…
[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…
[Digest] Study presentation: Cohesion Policy in the Outermost Regions
The presentation of the study took place on 14 February 2024 and focused on the following topics: Administrative characteristics of the nine EU outermost regions Article 349 TFEU Climate, social, economic and demographic characteristics Convergence towards EU average Cohesion Policy impact The expert highlighted that, despite facing common challenges, the Read more…
[Digest] Study presentation: Forest Fires of Summer 2022. Lessons to Draw from the Cohesion Policy Response Policy
Europe is grappling with increased wildfires due to climate extremes, with protected areas especially vulnerable and fires in contaminated lands presenting distinctive challenges. European response mechanisms are constructive, but they require enhanced comprehensive management strategies, including community involvement and preventive measures. The Cohesion Policy funds aids against wildfires, yet issues Read more…
[Digest] Study presentation: Cooperation between EU cities and regions with their Ukrainian partners
The presentation of the study took place on 27 June 2023 and focused on the following topics: Bottom-up EU-UA cooperation at the local and regional level EU programmes and instruments supporting EU-UA territorial cooperation Benefits and barriers of EU-UA territorial cooperation Future opportunities and obstacles for EU-UA territorial cooperation The Read more…
[Digest] Study presentation: Cohesion Policy in EU Coal Regions
The presentation of the study took place on 27 February 2023 and focused on the following topics: How Cohesion Policy is expected to play an important role in supporting regions to meet European Union decarbonisation commitments and ambitions. On coal regions that not only face the challenge of adopting new Read more…
[Digest] Social Challenges in Cities
On 29 November 2022, Ms Iselin Berg Mulvik and Dr Roberta Cucca presented a study on social challenges in cities (prepared by PPMI). More than 60 per cent of citizens live in functional urban areas, showing that the EU is highly urbanised. The cities across the European Union are very Read more…
