Press Release: Council adopts cohesion policy package for 2014-2020

On 16 December 2013, at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting that took place in Brussels on 16-17 December 2013, the Council adopted the cohesion policy package for 014-2020, marking the end of two and a half years of negotiations.

The purpose of cohesion policy is to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the EU's various regions by promoting economic growth, job creation and competitiveness. Cohesion policy herewith contributes to the achievement of the Europe 2020 strategy objectives of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

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ESO: Background information: EU Cohesion Policy: Commission welcomes European Parliament's support for fundamental reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-eu-cohesion-policy-commission-welcomes-european-parliaments-support-for-fundamental-reforms/

ESO: Background information: Council adopts measures to boost impact of cohesion policy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-adopts-measures-to-boost-impact-of-cohesion-policy/

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