REGI
[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…
TRAN
[Digest] Transport and tourism in outermost regions: assessing mobility poverty and the effects of new climate policies
The presentation of the study took place on 18 March 2025 and focused on the following topics: The assessment of the effects of mobility poverty on the transport and tourism sectors of the nine outermost regions; The review of Fit for 55 transport-related legislation and its implications for these remote Read more…
AGRI
[Digest] The next reform of the CAP: The variables in the equation
The presentation of the study took place on 29 January 2025 and focused on the following topics: An assessment of the current CAP and of the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue The Context and challenges for future policy The proposed framework of variables and five alternative pathways to solve the Read more…
TRAN
[Digest] Role of the longevity economy in the tourism sector
The presentation of the study took place on 29 January 2025 and focused on the following topics: The overview of silver tourism in the EU, detailing the sector’s current state and potential growth opportunities; A conceptual framework that categorizes six key areas within silver tourism: wellness tourism, accessible and medical Read more…
REGI
[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…
AGRI
[Digest] The role of commodity traders in shaping agricultural markets
The presentation of the study took place on 02 December 2024 and focused on the following topics: Overview of the impact of commodity traders on agricultural markets. Analysis of ramifications of financialisation, prevailing trends, and challenges that characterise the industry’s landscape. Analysis of the regulatory state of play at the Read more…
TRAN
[Digest] Expected impacts of ‘Fit for 55’ legislation on connectivity and mobility in Europe
The presentation of the study took place on 4 December 2024 and focused on the following topics: A thorough review of the eleven legislative texts within the ‘Fit for 55’ package that pertain to transport policy; The conceptualization of connectivity and mobility, grounded in an extensive literature review and the Read more…
