Memo: Refocusing EU Cohesion Policy for Maximum Impact on Growth and Jobs: The Reform in 10 points

A set of "trilogue" talks on the final details of reform to the EU's Cohesion Policy was held on 14 October 20l3. The reforms transform the policy into an investment tool for the EU to carry out many of its key aims - creating jobs and growth, tackling climate change and breaking energy dependence. The package also includes common rules for all the EU investment funds and without a deal, approval of the EU budget 2014-20 cannot go ahead.

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European Commission: DG Regional Policy: InfoRegio: Regional Policy: Cohesion policy 2014 - 2020 http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/what/future/index_en.cfm

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European Commission: RAPID: Memo, MEMO/13/1011: Refocusing EU Cohesion Policy for Maximum Impact on Growth and Jobs: The Reform in 10 points http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-1011_en.pdf

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