It is October 2013 and the eve of a new long term budget cycle for the European Union. The past years have been marked by record unemployment and stagnant growth. The dominant EU theme has been budget-slashing and doing more with fewer resources.
This has heavily affected Cohesion Policy for 2014 to 2020. The Cohesion pot is €22 billion smaller compared to the current budget cycle. How the future money - €325 billion - will be spent is also changing.
Regions commissioner Johannes...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.