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Explore the evolution of EU Cohesion Policy from 2004 to post-2014, discussing changes in focus, eligible areas, funding distribution, global challenges, and territorial cohesion strategies. Evaluate if GDP per capita is the best eligibility criterion and the implications of territorial cohesion on future policy. Examine member states' opinions on indicators and principles of Cohesion Policy. Make recommendations for reviewing and adapting the policy for enhanced territorial cohesion and effective implementation.
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Content of the presentation • Progress and Crisis (2004-2006 and 2007-2013) • Closure & Reporting (2004-2006) • Systems and Simplification (2007-2013 and post 2013) • Monitoring & Evaluation (2007-2013) • Lessons learned and Future (post 2014) • Any Other Business and Conclusions 1
5. Lessons learned and Future (post 2014) 5.1. The EU Cohesion policy in the framework of the EU Budget review N.B. SI will provide opinion during the conference; no info included in the presentation 2
Eligible areas to the support of the EU Cohesion policy post 2014 • 10 MS (except EE) think that all EU Member States/regions should be eligible • EE has an opinion that focus should clearly be on the less developed regions and MS 4
Future EU Cohesion Policy assistance - proportionally divided between objectives? 5
Any role for CP to play in solving the consequences of the global challenges? 6
GDP per capita in PPS – the best eligibility criterion? • 6 MS (CZ, EE, LT, LV, PL, HU) have an opinion that GDP per capita in PPS isproven and reliable indicator • 5 MS (BG, CY, MT, RO, SK) - GDP should remain the main indicator, however other indicators should be considered as well 7
5.2. The future of the EU Cohesion policy and territorial cohesion 5. Lessons learned and Future (post 2014) 8
Implications of territorial cohesion concept to changes for the future Cohesion policy • The principles of the Cohesion policy should be reviewed(PL, CY) • Slight changes are needed(CZ, SK) • The main goal of the Cohesion policy should remain the same(BG, HU, LT, LV, MT, RO) 11
Necessity to develop new indicators in the context of territorial cohesion 12
Macro regions and implementation of the territorial cohesion principles (I)
Macro regions and implementation of the territorial cohesion principles (II) 14