European Structural and Investment Funds. 2023 summary report of the annual programme implementation reports covering implementation in 2014-2020

Summary:

Report published by the European Commission on 15 January 2024, concerning the implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) over the period 2014-2020.

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The ESI Funds consist of five instruments jointly managed by the European Commission and the Member States: the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF), the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The Funds finance investments that are able to contribute to the growth objectives of the European Union (EU), and they seek to support the territory, economic and social cohesion of the regions. The ESI Funds are the largest investment instruments under the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

This report, as required by Article 53 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013, presents the changes in the financial implementation of the ESI Funds to the end of 2022. It shows the wide range of support available through the different programmes, and their direct impact on regions, businesses and people. It also shows the flexibility and adaptability of the framework, to provide solutions to the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Russia's war in Ukraine, and the ensuing energy crisis.

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EUR-LEX: SWD(2024)2: Staff Working Document accompanying the Report - Synthesis of the findings of the evaluations of European Structural and Investment Funds programmes 2014-2020 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=SWD:2024:2:FIN

European Commission: Press Release, 15/01/2024: European Cohesion Policy supports the employment of millions of people, improves energy efficiency, and protects citizens from natural climate disasters https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_24_163

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