Consultations (Regional Policy)
Open consultations: give us your opinion by taking part in an open consultation.
Closed consultations: find out about the results of consultations that have closed.
Open consultations
| Policy activity |
Education and training, Migration and asylum, Regional policy, Research and innovation |
| Target group |
Brain drain is the emigration of qualified people whose skills are scarce in their place of origin. Its negative effects can occur at national or regional level and can exacerbate problems in regions suffering from population decline.
This initiative will look into the different drivers of brain drain, its long-term consequences for the EU and potential comprehensive solutions to stop or even reverse it. |
| Date |
29 March 2022 - 21 June 2022 |
Closed consultations
| Policy activity |
Regional policy, Interregional cooperation, Innovation, Investment |
| Target group |
This consultation is open to all citizens and stakeholders of the EU interested in innovation driven growth in the Cohesion Policy. Contributions are particularly sought from stakeholders from regional innovation ecosystems, which are actively involved in making innovation happen in the EU |
| Date |
30/08/2020 - 30/09/2020 |
| Policy activity |
Regional policy, Transport |
| Target group |
The consultation aims at targeting and welcoming contributions from the following stakeholders who have experience in designing, implementing and/or evaluating major projects in the field of Transport: regional/national authorities and managing authorities for ERDF/CF Operational Programmes, project promoters/beneficiaries of transport major projects supported by ERDF/CF, economic operators in the transport sector, NGOs or interest groups, experts and academics specialised in transport. The citizens who are willing to participate in the consultation are invited to do so. |
| Date |
11/04/2018 - 23/05/2018 |
| Policy activity |
Regional policy, Employment and social affairs, Social inclusion, Vocational education and training |
| Target group |
This consultation is open to all citizens and stakeholders interested in Cohesion policy, including beneficiaries of EU programmes and funds such as national, regional and local authorities, inter-governmental and non-governmental bodies, academic institutions, civil society and enterprises. |
| Date |
10/01/2018 - 09/03/2018 |
| Policy activity |
Cohesion Policy, Research and innovation policy, industry policy, education policy and related policies (digital single market, energy union, growth and investment plan, internal market, etc.) |
| Target group |
This consultation is open to all citizens and stakeholders of the EU interested in innovation driven growth in the Cohesion Policy. Contributions are particularly sought from stakeholders that are actively involved in making innovation happen in the EU. |
| Date |
21/12/2016 - 24/03/2017 |
| Policy activity |
Regional policy |
| Target group |
All citizens and organizations are welcome to contribute to this consultation.
Contributions are particularly sought from stakeholders directly involved during the 2007-2013 programming period. |
| Date |
03/02/2016 - 27/04/2016 |
| Policy activity |
In addition to regional policy and territorial cohesion, the consultation covers all major policy fields (trade, employment, education, transport, research, energy etc.) |
| Target group |
Contributions are particularly sought from citizens in border regions (of EU Member States and border areas with EFTA/EEA countries); national, regional and local authorities; inter-governmental and non-governmental bodies; academic institutions; civil society and enterprises involved in cross-border activities. |
| Date |
21/09/2015 - 21/12/2015 |
| Policy activity |
Regional and urban policy |
| Target group |
All citizens and organisations,stakeholders responsible and/or concerned by urban development at EU, national, regional and local level, including Member States, organisations, academic and research institutions, business |
| Date |
18/07/2014 - 26/09/2014 |
| Policy activity |
all major policy fields are concerned (transport, energy, environment, trade, employment, research, etc.) |
| Target group |
Member States, regional and local authorities, inter-governmental and non-governmental bodies, public organisations, enterprises, civil society and the general public |
| Date |
From 16 July to 15 October 2014 |
| Policy activity |
Regional Policy |
| Target group |
Member States, non-EU countries,regional and local authorities, inter-Governmental and non-Governmental bodies,public organisations, enterprises, civil society and general public. |
| Closing date |
From 25 October to 17 January 2014 |
| Policy activity |
Green Public Procurement |
| Target group |
Member States national or regional authorities, companies and business associations, suppliers, SMEs, researchers, civil society |
| Closing date |
From 19 September to 14 December 2012 |
| Policy activity |
Social, Economic and Territorial Cohesion |
| Target group |
Member States, regions, cities, EU institutions, economic and social partners, civil society organisations, academics and citizens |
| Closing date |
From 12.11.2010 to 31.01.2011 |
| Policy activity |
All the major policy fields are concerned: transport, energy, environment, trade, employment, research, etc... |
| Target group |
Member States, Regional and Local Authorities, Inter-Governmental and Non-Governmental Bodies, Public Organisations, Enterprises, civil society and the general public |
| Closing date |
12.04.2010 |
| Policy activity |
Cohesion Policy |
| Target group |
Member States, regions, cities, EU institutions, economic and social partners, civil society organisations, academics and citizens |
| Closing date |
28.02.2009 |
| Policy activity |
Cohesion Policy |
| Target group |
Stakeholders in the Baltic Sea Region: Member States, Regional and Local Authorities, Inter-Governmental Bodies and Non-Governmental Bodies, non Member States, the private sector and the general public. |
| Closing date |
31.12.2008 |
| Policy activity |
Cohesion Policy |
| Target group |
Member States, regions, cities, EU institutions, economic and social partners, civil society organisations, academics and citizens |
| Closing date |
March 31, 2008 |
| Policy activity |
Cohesion Policy |
| Target group |
Member States, regions, cities, EU institutions, economic and social partners, civil society organisations, academics and citizens |
| Closing date |
January 31, 2008 |
| Policy activity |
Urban contribution to growth and jobs in the regions |
| Target group |
All |
| Closing date |
February 17, 2006 |
| Policy activity |
Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 |
| Target group |
All |
| Closing date |
September 30, 2005 |
| Policy activity |
Information and publicity on the Structural Funds |
| Target group |
Those in charge of information activities within the management authorities and all other organisations taking part in the implementation of information and publicity actions. |
| Closing date |
December 15, 2003 |
| Policy activity |
Mid-term review of structural funds |
| Target group |
Regional and local authorities |
| Closing date |
5 July 2003 |
| Policy activity |
Follow-up on the White Paper on European Governance |
| Target group |
Regional and local authorities |
| Closing date |
23 May 2003 |
| Policy activity |
Regional development and cohesion |
| Target group |
European citizens |
| Closing date |
2004 |