Summary
This report discusses the role of EU cohesion policy in reducing regional disparities and promoting economic growth. It highlights urgent issues like payment backlogs and delays in program implementation. 10 09.09.2015
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economy
education
human rights
social policy
administrative reform
public finance and budget policy
employment and working conditions
Key points
In force from 01/01/2014 Out of force from 31/12/2020
- Cohesion policy serves as a primary investment tool for the EU, with a total budget exceeding 350 billion euros through 2020.
- A significant backlog of unpaid bills from previous funding periods has reached approximately 25 billion euros.
- Delays in adopting new regional programs are hindering the effective start of current investment cycles.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises are essential for growth, representing nearly all businesses in the EU.
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