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MEPs assess previous period and identify new priorities. An own-initiative report on the implementation of the cohesion policy in 2014-2020 in member states was approved with 433 votes for, 36 against and 51 abstentions.

The closing event ceremony for the 2014-20 Human Resources Development Programme recently occurred. This programme not only financed social inclusion and educational projects but also supported the purchase over 12 million doses of COVID vaccines in Hungary

In 2024, Poland celebrates 20 years of EU membership. €157 billion in CohesionPolicy funding during this period contributed to a remarkable economic success: 🇵🇱 GDP/head jumped from 51.5% of EU average to 79% (2022). Have a look at some more concrete benefits. (See Commissioner Ferreira's entire thread on X)

Portugal benefitted from substantial economic support since accession to in 1986, thanks notably to #CohesionPolicy which helped to expand & modernise infrastructure, education, health, R&D, innovation, SMEs, professional training.(See Commissioner Ferreira's entire thread on X)

Today marks the inauguration of a new terminal in the Roland Garros Airport in La Réunion, France, which means that the region is now home to the world’s first bioclimatic airport terminal. Thanks to more than €66 million in support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the 2014 – 2020 programming period, this investment will support local economic growth, improve connectivity to this EU outermost region, and has contributed to the decarbonisation of infrastructure.

From 18-19 March, Executive Vice-President Šefčovič, Vice-Presidents Věra Jourová, Dubravka Šuica and Margaritis Schinas, and Commissioners Nicolas Schmit, Elisa Ferreira, Helena Dalli, Ylva Johansson, Janez Lenarčič, Olivér Várhelyi and Iliana Ivanova will participate in the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons, Belgium.

Webinar on Institutionalising citizen participation and deliberation in European cohesion policy - call for expression of interest remains open.

Today, the European Commission has approved almost €39 million in financing from the Cohesion Fund to improve the wastewater collection and treatment system in Velika Gorica, Croatia, which will benefit both the local population and the environment. The project will receive an additional support of €11.3 million from the Cohesion Fund before its overall conclusion, scheduled for Spring 2027.

THOREAQ, an innovative laboratory and testing place for the construction sector, was inaugurated on 19 of March in Genk, Belgium. This initiative, a collaboration between VITO and EnergyVille, supported by EUR 630 850 from the European Regional Development Fund, marks a new step towards achieving the European Green Deal's objectives.

With a € 12.5 billion investment for 2021-2027, cohesion policy is powering Europe’s transition to a circular economy and helping countries find innovative ways to boost their waste management for a cleaner and more competitive future focused on jobs and sustainability.

Discover the PARTIMAP initiative, supported by EU funding, and how it revolutionises public participation in urban development projects through innovative map-based surveys. Citizens have a new tool to collaborate with professionals to shape the future of their communities, fostering inclusive decision-making and transparent governance. Discover the challenges faced and future prospects of PARTIMAP, aiming to enhance community engagement and empower citizens in development processes.

How is #CohesionPolicy helping Slovenia become more competitive, sustainable, and inclusive? € 7.8 billion in Cohesion funding contributed to great achievements in 20 years of EU membership! (read Commissioner Elisa Ferreira complete thread on X/twitter)

Cohesion Policy support has played a big role in Romania’s spectacular transformation and the doubling of its GDP since EU accession in 2007. Romanian regions benefitted from € 44 billion from #Cohesion to become more competitive, inclusive & sustainable. (read Commissioner Ferreira thread on X/Twitter)

The Commission has disbursed €5.9 billion in pre-financing under the Just Transition Fund (JTF) to European regions. This was enabled by the entry into force of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) initiative on 1 March, which aims to boost investments in critical technologies in Europe, leveraging and steering resources across various EU funding programmes.