EU Programmes &
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Regional policy

European Fund for Regional Development

Opinion of the European Committee of the Regions – European Fund for Regional Development including for Interreg and the Cohesion Fund.

EU macro-regional strategies

Report on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies

Commission amends Guidelines on Regional State aid to allow increased support to Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform projects

The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Guidelines on Regional State aid (‘RAG') to allow Member States to grant higher amounts of regional aid for investment projects covered by the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP'). The STEP aims to support the development and manufacturing of critical technologies relevant to the EU green […]

EU funding guide for rural areas thanks to EU #RuralToolkit

Today, the Commission launched a new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for rural areas. EU funds and programmes that can foster sustainable growth and well-being in rural areas abound. However, identifying the most appropriate option is not always straightforward for potential beneficiaries. The Rural toolkit gathers funding opportunities from 26 […]

Proposal Directive on European cross-border associations

Proposal for a Directive on European cross-border associations

Atlas of Demography

Together with the green and digital transitions, demographic change is the third transformation shaping the future of Europe. A good understanding of how demographic change and the local, regional and national realities interact is key to tailor EU policies to the changing conditions on the ground. Demographic knowledge is cross-cutting: demographic drivers and implications of […]

Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions

Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021-2027) aims to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union by correcting imbalances between its regions. In 2021-2027 it will enable investments in a smarter, greener, more connected and more social Europe that is closer to its citizens. LEGAL BASIS Regulation 1301/2013 of 17 December 2013 […]

UrbAct, exchange of experiences between European cities

UrbAct IV program for the exchange of experiences between European cities (2021-2027). Its objective is to promote the exchange of experiences between European cities and the dissemination of knowledge on all issues related to the sustainable development of the urban environment. CALLS FOR PROPOSALS The calls for proposals are published periodically on the website of […]

Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)

The Interregional innovation investments initiative as part of the European Regional and Development Fund (ERDF) aims at supporting interregional innovation projects in their commercialisation and scale-up phases giving them the tools to overcome regulatory and other barriers and bring their project to investment level. CALLS FOR PROPOSALS Calls are published regularly on the Funding & Tender […]