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

The European Commission adopted a ' Partnership Agreement ' with Finland setting down the strategy for the optimal use of European Structural and Investment Funds throughout the country. Agreement of the 7 October 2014 paved the way for investing €1.47 billion in total Cohesion Policy funding over 2014-2020 (current prices, including European Territorial Cooperation funding). Finland also received €2.38 billion for rural development and €74.4 million for fisheries and the maritime sector.

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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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