Summary
An analysis of how the EU should balance direct grants with financial tools like loans and guarantees to best support regional development. 10 18.05.2017
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Key points
- The report evaluates the effectiveness of combining grants and financial instruments to support regional development across the EU.
- Financial instruments like loans and guarantees are expected to increase significantly in the 2014-2020 period compared to previous years.
- Allocations for financial instruments are estimated to reach approximately 20.9 billion euros during the current programming period.
- There is a strong recommendation that financial instruments should complement grants rather than replace them, particularly for non-revenue generating projects.
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