Panorama Magazine | Number 48 (Winter 2013)

Cohesion Policy 2014-2020: Momentum Builds

Summary:

The Winter edition of Panorama magazine takes as its theme the reformed Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 and analyses the details of what this means for all stakeholders. In an interview European Commission President Barroso outlines how the reformed Cohesion Policy will help create growth and jobs and achieve the objectives of the Europe2020 Strategy.

Readers also contribute to the debate in an expanded "In Your Own Words" section where representatives from Member States, regions and associations across Europe share their thoughts on the reform and their hopes for the new funding period.

Elsewhere in this issue the key points of the reform and the thematic priorities are outlined; describing the budget approval process from the European Parliament's point of view; providing information on how to apply for funding and a review of communications strategies and obligations. You will also find the usual selection of news items and featured projects from across the EU.

Contents:

• Feature cohesion policy 2014-2020
• Cohesion policy - A real driver for growth in Europe
• The 10 key points of the revised policy
• Investment priorities for the revised cohesion policy
• News in brief
• In your own words
• Infographic: Reformed cohesion policy for Europe
• Better and more effective communication
• Key role for the European parliament in the reform of cohesion policy
• On our way to deliver the funds
• Longer term and cumulative achievements of cohesion policy
• Projects: Cyprus, France, Romania and of European Territorial Cooperation

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