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:
1. a more competitive and smarter Europe
2. a greener, low carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy
3. a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility
4. a more social and inclusive Europe
5. Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories
Funds priorities
The European Regional Development Fund will 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”
