EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020: legislative proposals
On 6 October the European Commission has adopted a draft legislative package which will frame cohesion policy for 2014-2020. The new proposals are designed to reinforce the strategic dimension of the policy and to ensure that EU investment is targeted on Europe's long-term goals for growth and jobs ("Europe 2020").
Through Partnership Contracts agreed with the Commission, Member States will commit to focussing on fewer investment priorities in line with these objectives. The package also harmonises the rules related to different funds, including rural development and maritime and fisheries, to increase the coherence of EU action.
Proposals for Regulations
- Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
- European Regional Development Fund
- Cohesion Fund
- European Social Fund
- European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
- European Union Programme for Social Change and Innovation
- European Territorial Cooperation
- European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation
Read more on European Commission website 