Priorities for 2021-2027
In 2021-2027 EU cohesion policy has set a shorter, modern menu of 5 policy objectives supporting growth for the period 2021-2027.
- 1. a more competitive and smarter Europe
- 2. a greener, low‑carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy
- 3. a more connected Europe by enhancing mobility
- 4. a more social and inclusive Europe
- 5. Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of all types of territories
Funds priorities
- The European Regional Development Fund will support investments all 5 policy objectives, but 1 and 2 are the main priorities
- The European Social Fund+ main priority is 4
- The Cohesion Fund supports policy objectives 2 and 3
- The Just Transition Fund provides support under dedicated specific objectives (art. 8 of JTF regulation)
- The Interreg programmes have 2 additional policy objectives at their disposal (art. 14, Interreg regulation) : “A better cooperation governance” and “A safer and more secure Europe”