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Check out the YouTube channel of the “Cohesion Policy is standing by Cyprus, France and Belgium” information campaign to find out more about EU Cohesion Policy and how Cyprus is supported through Cohesion Policy! https://lnkd.in/dKeF-7Zr

REFLECTION ON THE FUTURE COHESION POLICY (POST-2027) The reflection process on the future Cohesion policy (post-2027) has started across the EU. Discussions are taking place in various experts and stakeholders’ groups, in events and debates. To promote this reflection process, the European Commission has invited all European Territorial Cooperation Programmes to join the INTERREG consultation 2024 on the future Cohesion policy (post 2027). All INTERREG programmes are asked to contribute to the consultation by delivering own consultation activities and submitting a harvesting report to the European Commission by the end of December 2024. On the basis of the findings, the European Commission will present the harvest of the consultation and first ideas for the future Cohesion policy to the large public at a dedicated event in Gorizia/Nova Gorica (SL/IT) in spring 2025. URBACT Programme is not an exception and will contribute to the INTERREG consultation and has started its own consultation process with an EU survey. The online survey is running from 26 March to 31 July 2024 and is available here. While the survey is targeted to cities of any size and their needs, it is also open to the general public.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Jones Group International CEO Jim Jones on February 28, 2024, to strengthen ties and foster collaboration between the private sectors of Cambodia and the United States. Jones shared his objectives, aiming to forge stronger connections with Cambodian partners and stakeholders. He expressed optimism about the potential for meaningful cooperation between the two nations' private sectors. Prime Minister Hun Manet acknowledged the strong bilateral relations between Cambodia and the U.S., particularly in the context of governmental and private sector collaboration. He highlighted the Cambodian government's strategies to encourage private investment, including maintaining political stability, social order, and offering incentives. He also encouraged Jones to engage with Cambodian ministries and institutions to develop plans to enhance bilateral relations and investment opportunities. To know more, visit- https://zurl.co/K91P #CambodianPrimeMinister #HunManet #JonesGroupInternational #JimJones #CambodiaUSRelations #PrivateSectorCollaboration #EconomicDevelopment #InvestmentOpportunities #BilateralRelations #PoliticalStability #SocialOrder #GovernmentIncentives #InternationalCooperation #TheBetterCambodia #Cambodia

Euroregion Baltic Advocates for Enhanced EU Cohesion Policy Beyond 2027 🌍 Celebrating Achievements, Looking to the Future: Euroregion Baltic has released a position paper in response to the 9th Cohesion Report, celebrating the significant impacts of EU Cohesion Policy while proposing strategic directions for its future beyond 2027. 🚀 Impressive Results: The policy has tripled investments, created 1.3 million jobs, and supported over 4.4 million businesses, markedly reducing disparities across EU regions. It's a testament to the policy's success in fostering economic growth, enhancing social cohesion, and reducing territorial disparities. 🌱 Future-Focused Recommendations: The stakeholders call for a Cohesion Policy that: Emphasizes future-oriented investments tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of regions. Exploits local capabilities to fuel inclusive and sustainable growth. Enhances efficiency through streamlined administrative procedures. Continues strong partnerships across government tiers and civil society for more effective development strategies. 🔗 Strengthening Interregional Cooperation: The paper emphasizes the importance of continuing the Interreg South Baltic Programme and adjusting strategies to support regions affected by geopolitical tensions and economic transitions. 🌐 A Policy for All: Euroregion Baltic underscores the necessity of a robust Cohesion Policy that benefits all, from less developed areas to those at the EU's external borders, ensuring every region has the opportunity to thrive. 📈 Advocating for Flexibility and Decentralization: Recommendations include greater regional autonomy in managing funds and a more flexible, risk-tolerant approach to foster innovation and adaptability in regional development. #EUCohesionPolicy #RegionalDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #EuroregionBaltic

Macro-regional strategies which imply interregional cooperation are important element of #EUCohesionPolicy. Working within various #EUSBSR projects I have observed the effects of good practice's transfer and the societal engagement they enhance, all of which shall be always strenghened at all EU levels.

Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO's Jakša Puljiz on Cohesion Policy in the #TEPSArecommendations to #HU24EU🇪🇺🇭🇺 🗣️ "The impact of Cohesion Policy on the ground is primarily related to the amount of funds available for investment, making the MFF debate a crucial moment" Read in full 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-TgQZ2t

🌞 Need something to relax with by the pool? We’ve got you covered! 📚 Check out this fascinating publication from the European Commission on the achievements of the Cohesion Policy during the 2014-2020 funding period! 🌍✨ Discover how the policy has supported employment, entrepreneurship, the environment, research, and more. 👉 Bridging Gaps: EU Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 - Creating a better life for Europeans: https://lnkd.in/e9K3NeQW #interreg #balticsearegion EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region European Commission EU Funds

🤝 Insightful conversations at the Informal meeting of Ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy with Minister-President Elio Di Rupo . In Mons today, representatives from all 27 European Member States are tackling crucial questions: Will we secure adequate funding for 2024-2027? How will cohesion policy evolve post-2027? Preserving maximum financial resources is paramount for ensuring balanced economic and social development across Europe. #EU2024BE

After decades of being relegated to the periphery of #China’s geostrategy, the regions of what is now collectively termed the #GlobalSouth have become an essential component of China’s external engagement and foreign #policy. ISPI Policy Paper ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dlcoo5

“For the first time, DG Regio and DG Mare join forces and bring together the 4 macro-regional and the 3 sea basin strategies. We see the need for more #cooperation than ever” calls Themis Christophiou, Director-General of DG Regio, at the ongoing 5th EU Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days. We are greater together! #interreg #BalticSeaRegion #Strategies4cooperation EU Funds EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region