Priorities for 2021-2027
In 2021-2027 EU cohesion policy has set a shorter, modern menu of 5 policy objectives supporting growth for the period 2021-2027.
The Joint Action Plan includes actions on:
- a more competitive and smarter Europe
- a greener, low carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy
- a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility
- a more social and inclusive Europe
- Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories
Funds priorities
- The European Regional Development Fund support investments all 5 policy objectives, but 1 and 2 are the main priorities
- The European Social Fund+ main priority is 4
- The Cohesion Fund supports policy objectives 2 and 3
- The Just Transition Fund provides support under dedicated specific objectives (art. 8 of JTF regulation)
- The Interreg programmes have 2 additional policy objectives at their disposal ( art. 14, Interreg regulation): “A better cooperation governance” and “ A safer and more secure Europe”