http://www.euractiv.com/Latests DocumentsUNEenSat, 28 Nov 2009 12:40:49 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss5editor@euractiv.comwebmaster@euractiv.comhttp://www.euractiv.com/cssea/logo.gifhttp://www.euractiv.com/10360http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/eastern-europe-asked-raise-eu-budget-payouts/article-186718?Ref=RSSMember states benefiting from redistributive policies like Eastern European countries should contribute more to the EU budget, according to draft European Commission proposals seen by EurActiv.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMTtcm:29-186718-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/cash-strapped-paris-region-lobbies-eu-transport-money/article-186138?Ref=RSSRepresentatives from eight regions in the Paris basin have called on EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani to support their efforts to build a freight corridor to relieve the congested French capital. They hope to win EU backing for a project that has so far attracted little interest from the French state.Thu, 8 Oct 2009 06:45:00 GMTtcm:29-186138-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/french-region-want-responsibility-freight-transport/article-186134?Ref=RSSRepresentatives from eight regions in the Paris basin have called on EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani to support their efforts to build a freight corridor to relieve the congested French capital. EurActiv spoke with local representative Jean-Paul Huchon, who is leading the initiative on behalf of the eight regions.Thu, 8 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMTtcm:29-186134-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/regions-want-eu-growth-jobs-policy/article-185956?Ref=RSSA consultation of European local authorities and cities has revealed strong criticism of the way the Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs has been implemented across the 27 member states of the European Union.Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:50:00 GMTtcm:29-185956-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/local-rep-regions-lot-offer-lisbon-strategy-review/article-185954?Ref=RSSA consultation of European local authorities and cities has revealed strong criticism of the way the Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs has been implemented across the 27 member states of the European Union. Christine Chapman, rapporteur on the consultation for the Committee of the Regions, spoke to EurActiv in an interview.Tue, 6 Oct 2009 06:59:00 GMTtcm:29-185954-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/eu-wants-regional-policy-launch-pad-smes/article-174113?Ref=RSSThe Commission boosted its focus on SMEs yesterday (9 July) by presenting a new initiative aimed at helping EU cohesion policy to better assist small businesses. The move comes just a day after it pledged to cut tax and make state aid rules more flexible to boost their growth.Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:40:12 GMTtcm:29-174113-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/eu-funds-refocused-competitiveness-social-cohesion/article-172376?Ref=RSSMember-state governments are re-focusing the EU's cohesion policy to boost workers' qualifications, education and employability, the Commission said at the conclusion of negotiations on funds allocated for the 2007-2013 period.Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 GMTtcm:29-172376-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/sarkozy-opens-door-cap-reform/article-166651?Ref=RSSFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has indicated his willingness to start discussions on a major overhaul of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), hinting at a shift from subsidies to guarantees for higher market prices.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:58:51 GMTtcm:29-166651-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/public-private-partnerships-key-cohesion-growth/article-158748?Ref=RSSThe 350 billion euro budget for 2007-2013 for developing Europe's regions will be insufficient unless more private capital is made available, according to Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner.Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:42:51 GMTtcm:29-158748-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/regional-policy/new-eu-cohesion-policy-2007-2013-archived/article-131988?Ref=RSSThe EU's enlargement on 1 May 2004 has exacerbated economic and social disparities across the EU. Recipients of Structural and Cohesion Funds such as Ireland and Spain are now being called on to contribute to the development of their new partners. In the 2007-2013 financial perspectives, cohesion policy amounts to 35.7% of the total EU budget (�308 billion), 62% of which should finance projects linked to the Lisbon agenda for growth and employment.Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMTtcm:29-131988-16