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Tag: cohesion

EU budget summit aftermath: ‘Everyone’s a winner’ - 15 February 2013 - News

National leaders were quick to portray last week's budget summit agreement as a victory for their country. But one week after the dust has settled, the picture looks more nuanced. The EurActiv network brings you an overview from Britain, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Spain.

The EU's 2014-2020 budget in figures - 12 February 2013 - News

After 26 hours of negotiations, European heads of state and governments decided on a smaller EU budget for the period 2014-2020. Here are the numbers, compiled by EurActiv France.

Unleashing the potential of Central and Eastern Europe - 05 July 2011 - Opinion

As the budget debate begins, cohesion policy remains critical to creating the infrastructure that Central and Eastern European EU members need to unleash their full potential for growth and convergence with the rest of the Union, argues Hendrik Bourgeois of General Electric.

Cameron rallies troops for budget battle - 17 December 2010 - News

UK Prime Minister David Cameron used a two-day EU summit which concluded today (17 December) to build an alliance in favour of capping the European Union's multi-annual budget for the post-2014 period. EurActiv's network reports.

Barroso unveils action plan for Danube region - 12 November 2010 - News

The president of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has revealed the main priorities of an EU Action Plan for the Danube region. The plan is due to be adopted in December as part of a long-term strategy that will involve eight member states and six other countries.

Commission wants regional funds to match 2020 goals - 11 November 2010 - News

The European Commission presented yesterday (10 November) its blueprint for reform of the EU's cohesion policy, linking funding for regions to the achievement of the targets set out in the 'Europe 2020' strategy for jobs and growth.

Poland pushes for 'solidarity' in EU budget review - 02 September 2010 - News

On his first visit to Brussels, Polish President Bronisław Komorowski stressed his continued backing for European assistance to poorer regions and farmers ahead of EU budget talks later this year.

Eastern Europe asked to raise EU budget payouts - 23 October 2009 - News

Member 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.

EU funds refocused on competitiveness and social cohesion - 15 May 2008 - News

Member-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.

The new EU cohesion policy (2007-2013) [Archived] - 20 July 2006 - LinksDossier

The 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.

The prosperity gap in the EU is growing - 28 June 2006 - News

The economic divergence is growing among EU countries. Rich countries get richer as compared to the average and the poor getting poorer. The EU's efforts to achieve economic and social convergence is put in question. 

NGOs see social issues 'back on the agenda' - 28 March 2006 - News

The Party of European Socialists, social NGOs and businesses are equally happy about the 23-24 March 2006 Spring Council's commitment to social cohesion, citizen involvement and job creation for young people.

Commission teams up with European banks to boost growth - 25 November 2005 - News

Promoting growth, job creation and cohesion within the enlarged EU via complex urban development projects and co-operative financing schemes was the theme of a major conference held in Brussels on 24 November.

EU debates European social model - 24 October 2005 - News

At two important events, leaders of the EU and its member states will discuss the European model, focusing on whether successful models such as the Nordic one can be transferred to countries in distress.

Brief - EU Council President warns social cohesion has become "somewhat fragile" - 17 February 2005 - News

Speaking at a regional meeting of the International Labour Organisation, Jean-Claude Juncker has warned that the EU is increasingly in danger of becoming an individualistic society.

Controversial expert report upsets several Commissioners - 17 July 2003 - News

A high-level expert group delivered a study on 17 July proposing the re-nationalisation of the CAP and regional funding, while introducing more flexibility into the EU's budgetary policy.

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