Panorama Magazine | Number 64 (Spring 2018)

Cohesion Policy: 30 years investing in the future of European Regions

Summary:

The Spring issue of Panorama magazine marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of Cohesion Policy with two special features. A look back at the five programming periods shows, via maps and infographics, how the policy and the regions it serves have evolved over time. marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of Cohesion Policy with two special features. A look back at the five programming periods shows, via maps and infographics, how the policy and the regions it serves have evolved over time. They also highlight 30 emblematic projects from across all Member States, showing the breadth and effectiveness of the investments made. Regional profile this time looks at North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, with project profiles and an interview with Prof. Andreas Pinkwart, Minister for Economic Affairs, Innovation, Digitalisation and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia. We also explore ERDF’s support for SMEs, Territorial Impact Assessments, and the Commission’s new toolkit for integrating people with a migrant background.

Elsewhere, the issue explains the collaboration between the EU and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein through the European Economic Area Agreement. There is also an interview with Jacques Mézard, French Minister for Territorial Cohesion, who surveys the past, present and future of Cohesion Policy’s impact in France.

‘In Your Own Words’ includes contributions from Tuscany, Brandenburg and the Atlantic Arc Cities association, and the projects section visits Estonia, Austria and Greece.

Contents:

• Adapting Cohesion Policy for future challenges in France
• Toolkit to help people with a migrant background through EU funds
• Maintaining the traditional while investing in the future
• North Rhine-Westphalia - a big player on the national and global stage
• Innovation is a key theme
• North Rhine-Westphalia
• In your own words
• Cohesion 30: Cohesion Policy: 30 years of investing in the future of European regions
• Data Point: Investing in enterprises -a top priority for restoring growth in the EU
• Urban Stories: Capitalising on territorial strengths across the EU
• EEA and Norway Grants support EU Cohesion Policy in making Europe stronger
• Supporting Civil society
• An integrated intervention in urban waste-water management
• Projects: Estonia, Austria and Greece

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