Summary
A report on the effectiveness and future needs of European Territorial Cooperation, calling for more funding, less bureaucracy, and better support for cross-border innovation. 10 13.09.2016
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economy
transport
environment
social policy
cooperation policy
administrative reform
public administration
research and intellectual property
Key points
- European Territorial Cooperation is a vital tool for regional integration and reducing economic disparities across the EU.
- The current budget of 10.1 billion euros is viewed as too low relative to the importance and challenges of territorial cooperation.
- Cooperation programs have successfully driven innovation, research, and environmental protection through cross-border partnerships.
- There is an urgent need to simplify administrative rules and reduce the bureaucratic burden for project beneficiaries.
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