EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020: legislative proposals
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.
Q&A on the legislative package of EU regional, employment and social policy for 2014-2020
General presentation on proposals for Cohesion Policy 2014-2020
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Brochure : Cohesion Policy 2014 -2020 : Investing in growth and jobs
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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
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
European Regional Development Fund
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
Cohesion Fund
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
European Social Fund
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
European Union Programme for Social Change and Innovation
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
European Territorial Cooperation
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal
European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation
Citizens' Summary
Commission's Proposal