Cohesion Policy for EU Eastern Border Regions

Summary

This report proposes strengthening the resilience and cross-border cooperation of EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine through dedicated funding and strategic policy measures.
10 24.06.2026
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Key points

  • The report highlights the strategic importance of eastern border regions in protecting the EU's external borders and ensuring European security.
  • These regions face severe demographic challenges, including significant population decline and the emigration of young people.
  • Economic activities have been heavily disrupted by border closures with Russia and Belarus, impacting rail freight and tourism.
  • The report calls for at least 150 million euros to compensate for the loss of cross-border cooperation programs involving Russia and Belarus.
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