Press Release: European Commission adopts ‘Partnership Agreement’ with Slovakia on using EU Structural and Investment Funds for growth and jobs in 2014-2020

On 20 June 2014, the European Commission adopted a "Partnership Agreement" with Slovakia for the period 2014-2020, setting down the strategy for the optimal use of European Structural and Investment Funds in the country's regions and cities.

This agreement paves the way for €14 billion in total Cohesion Policy funding (current prices including European Territorial Cooperation funding) and €1.5 billion for rural development. Slovakia will receive €15.8 million from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).

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ESO: Background information: European Commission adopts EU's first ‘Partnership Agreement’ on using EU Structural and Investment Funds for growth and jobs in 2014-2020 http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-commission-adopts-eus-first-partnership-agreement-on-using-eu-structural-and-investment-funds-for-growth-and-jobs-in-2014-2020/

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