Publications
Additional tools
2017
Brochures
- Thematic Smart Specialisation - Interregional cooperation to increase innovation investment across EU borders
- EU Invest - projects funded by Regional Policy
- The Outermost Regions: European lands In the world
- Smart Stories
Guidelines
Panorama Magazine
Reports
Working Papers
- Why Regional Development matters for Europe's Economic Future
- The EU Regional Competitiveness Index 2016
Factsheets
- EU Invest in Czech Republic - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Cyprus - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Denmark - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Germany - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Italy - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Slovenia - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Austria - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Hungary - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Malta - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Luxembourg - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Croatia - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in France - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in the Netherlands - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Ireland - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in the United Kingdom - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Spain - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Finland - projects funded by Regional Policy
- EU Invest in Poland - projects funded by Regional Policy
Infographic
2016
Evaluations
- Commission Staff Working Document - Ex post evaluation of the ERDF and Cohesion Fund 2007-13
- European territorial Cooperation - Work Package 11 Ex post evaluation of Cohesion Policy programmes 2007-2013, focusing on the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund (CF)
Presentations
- Presentation - Cohesion policy delivering benefits for citizens - Main results 2007-2013
- Investing in regions and cities: EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020
Reports
- Report on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies
- European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 2016 Summary Report of the programme annual implementation reports covering implementation in 2014-2015
- Staff Working document - 2016 Synthesis of Evaluation Results and Plans under the ESIF Programmes 2014-2020
Studies
Factsheets
- 9 ways Cohesion Policy works for Europe - main results 2007-2013
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Portugal
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in the Netherlands
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in the United Kingdom
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Spain
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Croatia
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Ireland
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Greece
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Germany
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Italy
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Estonia
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Slovenia
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Luxembourg
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Lithuania
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in France
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Bulgaria
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Sweden
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Poland
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Finland
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Czech Republic
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Denmark
- Cohesion Policy supporting growth and jobs in Hungary
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Greece
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Luxembourg
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Netherlands
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Denmark
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Lithuania
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Latvia
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Slovakia
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Cyprus
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Belgium
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Czech Republic
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Romania
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Spain
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Germany
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Croatia
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Estonia
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - United Kingdom
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Slovenia
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Portugal
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Malta
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - European Territorial Cooperation
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Sweden
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Hungary
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Bulgaria
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Italy
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Austria
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Poland
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Ireland
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - France
- European Structural and Investment Funds: Country factsheet - Finland
Infographic
- Infographics: Cohesion Policy - Delivering benefits for citizens - Main results 2007-2013
- Cohesion Policy at work: all Member States have gained from the 2007-2013 funding
- Overcoming obstacles in border regions: result of the online public consultation
2015
Brochures
- Regiostars Awards 2015 - Presentation of the finalists
- Abstract Book - Challenges for the New Cohesion Policy in 2014-2020: An Academic and Policy Debate
Communications
Legislation
Maps
Studies
Factsheets
- Contribution of ESI Funds to the Commission's priorities: The Internal Market
- Country profile – key indicators: Germany
- Country profile – key indicators: Spain
- Country profile – key indicators: Denmark
- Country profile – key indicators: Estonia
- Country profile – key indicators: Greece
- Country profile – key indicators: Czech Republic
Infographic
2014
Brochures
- Mobilising Regions for Growth and Jobs
- Regiostars Awards 2014 - Presentation of the finalists
- The EU explained: Regional Policy - Making Europe’s regions and cities more competitive, fostering growth and creating jobs
- Smart specialisation and Europe’s growth agenda
- Research Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation
- A new Cohesion Policy for jobs and growth in Europe
Guidelines
- Guidance Fiche: Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI)
- Thematic Guidance Fiche: Research and Innovation (Thematic Objective 1 - Research and Innovation)
Guides
- Guidance for Beneficiaries of European Structural and Investment Funds and related EU instruments
- Ex-ante assessment methodology for financial instruments in the 2014-2020 programming period: Strengthening research, technological development and innovation (Thematic objective 1) - Volume II
- Ex-ante assessment methodology for financial instruments in the 2014-2020 programming period: General methodology covering all thematic objectives - Quick reference guide
- Enabling synergies between European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and other research, innovation and competitiveness-related Union programmes
Maps
- Cross-Border Cooperation 2014-2020 Map
- Total expenditure on R&D, 2011 - Distance to National 2020 target
- Total expenditure on R&D, 2011
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Estonia
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Malta
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Poland
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: France
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Romania
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Denmark
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Slovakia
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Bulgaria
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Hungary
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Austria
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Lithuania
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Luxembourg
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Latvia
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Italy
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Croatia
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Sweden
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Portugal
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Greece
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Germany
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: United Kingdom
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Slovenia
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Belgium
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Finland
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Netherlands
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Ireland
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Spain
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Czech Republic
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: EU28
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility: Cyprus
Panorama Magazine
Posters
- Cross-Border Cooperation 2014-2020 Poster
- "Europe in my Region" Photo Competition 2014
- Structural Funds 2014-2020 (ERDF and ESF) eligibility
Reports
- Northern Ireland in Europe - Report of the European Commission’s Northern Ireland Task Force 2007-2014
- 6th Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion
- Report concerning the governance of macro-regional strategies
- Expert evaluation network on the performance of Cohesion policy 2007-2013: Synthesis of National Reports 2013
Studies
Factsheets
- Cohesion Policy and Austria
- Cohesion Policy and Malta
- Cohesion Policy and the Czech Republic
- Cohesion Policy and the United Kingdom
- Cohesion Policy and Belgium
- Cohesion Policy and Croatia
- Cohesion Policy and Luxembourg
- Cohesion Policy and France
- Cohesion Policy and the Netherlands
- Cohesion Policy and Romania
- Cohesion Policy and Portugal
- Cohesion Policy and Bulgaria
- Cohesion Policy and Slovakia
- Cohesion Policy and Estonia
- Cohesion Policy and Latvia
- Cohesion Policy and Greece
- Cohesion Policy and Germany
- Cohesion Policy and Lithuania
- Cohesion Policy and Finland
- Cohesion Policy and Slovenia
- Cohesion Policy and Denmark
- Cohesion Policy and Poland
- Cohesion Policy and Spain
- Cohesion Policy and Sweden
Youth
2013
Brochures
- Targeting Investments on Key Growth Priorities: Research and Innovation
- Targeting Investments on Key Growth Priorities: Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy
- Regiostars Awards 2013 - Presentation of the finalists
Decisions
Evaluations
Evaluations Guidance Documents
Guides
Maps
- Transnational Cooperation
- EU28: Regions eligible under the convergence and regional competitiveness objectives
- Cross-border cooperation
Posters
Reports
- 8th progress report on economic, social and territorial cohesion: The urban and regional dimension of the crisis
- Report concerning the added value of macro-regional strategies
- Cohesion policy: Strategic report 2013 on programme implementation 2007-2013
- Report concerning the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region - Two Years flowing
Studies
- Setting up, managing and evaluating EU Science And Technology Parks - An advice and guidance report on good practice
- EU Regional Competitiveness Index: RCI 2013
Working Papers
Factsheets
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Ukraine
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Moldova
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet – Czech Republic
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Romania
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Bulgaria
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Germany
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Austria
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Hungary
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Serbia
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Slovakia
- EU Strategy for the Danube Region: National factsheet - Croatia
Infographic
- Infographic : A reformed Cohesion Policy for Europe : the main investment policy for growth and jobs - Detailed version
- Infographic : A reformed Cohesion Policy for Europe : the main investment policy for growth and jobs
2012
Brochures
- Regiostars Awards 2012 : presentation of the finalists
- Sustainable and integrated urban development in Latin American and Caribbean cities
Communications
- Council conclusions of 13/14 December 2012
- Council Conclusions of 12/13 December 2012
- Communication - A Maritime Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Seas
- Council conclusions on the completion of the review of the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- The outermost regions of the European Union: towards a partnership for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
- COMMUNICATION concerning the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
Evaluations
Guides
Panorama Magazine
Posters
Reports
Studies
- Cross-border co-operation in Latin America: support to integrated and sustainable development and cross-border co-operation in the Paraná axis development
- Comparative study on the project selection process applied in Cohesion Policy programmes 2007-2013 in a number of Member States
- Opportunities for Cross Border cooperation in West Africa: a contribution to the regional integration process
Working Papers
2011
Brochures
- European Territorial Cooperation: building bridges between people
- RegioStars Awards 2011: Presentation of finalists
- Regional Policy in China and the EU - A comparative perspective
- Regional Integration and Development - The EU-Brazil Dialogue on Regional Policy
- Building the future of the Danube Region
Communications
- Council conclusions on the review of the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- Regional Policy contributing to sustainable growth in Europe 2020
Evaluations
- Innovation support: examination of data for 9 countries, counterfactual analysis for Czech republic and Germany
- Evaluation of the main achievements of Cohesion Policy programmes and projects over the longer term in 15 selected regions (from 1989-1993 programming period to the present)
Evaluations Guidance Documents
- Towards a Performance oriented EU Cohesion Policy
- Outcome indicators for the Thematic priorities addressing the Europe 2020 Objective “Improving the conditions for innovation, research and development”
Guides
- Connecting Universities to regional Growth : A practical guide
- Regional Policy for smart growth in Europe 2020
Panorama Magazine
Posters
Presentations
- EU Cohesion Policy 2014 – 2020 - Proposals from the European Commission
- EU’s Policy towards the Outermost Regions
Reports
- 7th progress report on economic, social and territorial cohesion: The urban and regional dimension of Europe 2020
- Information session on regional innovation and clusters
- The Cohesion Fund in 2010
- The Structural Funds in 2010 (22th Report)
- Commission Staff Working Paper on the implementation of the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- Report on the Implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
Studies
- EU15 countries benefit from cohesion investments in Visegrad countries
- Growth Factors in the Outermost Regions
Working Papers
2010
Brochures
- The EU Strategy for the Danube Region: Cooperating for sustainable growth and security
- EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region - One Year On
- Factsheet: The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region
- Power of cooperation. 46 transnational projects
- The European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region - background and analysis
- The Outermost Regions European regions of assets and opportunities
- RegioStars Awards 2010: Presentation of finalists
- Cooperation continues. 22 new transnational projects contributing to the EU strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- Investing in our Regions - 150 examples of projects co-funded by European Regional Policy
Communications
- Regional Policy contributing to smart growth in Europe 2020
- Declaration of the Danube Summit on 25th February 2010 in Budapest
Evaluations
Panorama Magazine
Posters
- Poster: Territorial Cooperation - Danube Region Strategy
- Poster: EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region - From words to action
Presentations
- Investing in Europe's Future : the Fifth Cohesion Report
- EU Regional Policy: an overview
- History and evolution of EU Regional and Cohesion Policy
Regional Focus
Reports
- Fifth Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion - Investing in Europe’s future
- The Cohesion Fund in 2009
- Report - The implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region
Studies
- Less Poverty, More Employment: Helping the European Union to achieve its 2020 targets - A Study of the organisation of the European Union Cohesion Policy with special reference to anti-poverty policy in the People’s Republic of China
- The European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region - Background and analysis
- EU–China Cooperative Research Program on Regional Policy : Research Report of the Chinese Expert Group
- The regional impact of technological change in 2020
Working Papers
- Estimating the capital stock for the NUTS 2 regions of the EU-27
- The economy of the Italian regions: recent developments and responses to the economic crisis
2009
Brochures
- European Regional Policy, an inspiration for Countries outside the EU? Applying the principles, sharing the lessons, exchanging experience
- Transnational cooperation projects of the Baltic Sea Region Programme and their contribution to the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- RegioStars Awards 2009: Presentation of finalists
Communications
- Council Conclusions on the Environment of 22 December 2009
- GAERC conclusions of 27 October 2009
- European Council Conclusions 29/30 October 2009
- Joint Declaration on the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- Presidency Conclusions – Brussels, 18/19 June 2009
- COMMUNICATION concerning the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
Evaluations
Panorama Magazine
- EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region at a glance
- Panorama 30 - The EU Baltic Sea Region Strategy - Towards a sustainable, prosperous future
- Panorama 29 - Creativity and innovation - Driving competitiveness in the Regions
Presentations
- Presentation slides : The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
- Regional Development National Exhibition
Regional Focus
Reports
- 20th annual report on implementation of the structural funds (2008)
- The Cohesion Fund in 2008
- Four Motors for Europe – Four Motors for Mercosul
Studies
Working Papers
- Macro-regional strategies in the European Union
- A Cross-Country Impact Assessment of EU Cohesion Policy - Applying the Cohesion System of HERMIN Models
Factsheets
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Austria: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Latvia: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Belgium: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in France: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Finland: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Germany: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Denmark: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Hungary: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Slovakia: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Ireland: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in the United Kingdom: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Italy: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in the Netherlands: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Romania: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Portugal: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Spain: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Cyprus: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Czech Republic: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Poland: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Estonia: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Malta: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Lithuania: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Bulgaria: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Slovenia: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Greece: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Sweden: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
- European Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 in Luxembourg: Priorities and Impact of Cohesion Policy in the Member States
2008
Brochures
- RegioStars Awards 2008: Presentation of finalists
- Cohesion Policy 2007-13: National Strategic Reference Frameworks
- Working for the regions - EU Regional Policy 2007-2013
Communications
- The outermost regions: an asset for Europe
- Communication on the results of the negotiations concerning cohesion policy strategies and programmes for the programming period 2007-2013
- European Council Conclusions of 14 December 2007
Posters
Presentations
- International Congress on Regional Policies Management for Mercosur and the European Union Brasilia
- Regiostars Awards 2008: Briefing on winners
Working Papers
2007
Communications
- Member States and Regions delivering the Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs through EU cohesion policy, 2007-2013
- Strategy for the Outermost Regions: Achievements and Future Prospects
Decisions
Legislation
Posters
Presentations
- Lisbon strategy and the reform of EU regional policy
- EU assistance to South-eastern Europe new Member States and Candidate Countries
Reports
Studies
2006
Brochures
Communications
Legislation
- Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC)
- Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999