As the amended ECDC Founding Regulation and the Regulation on serious cross-border threats to health (SCBTH Regulation) came into force in December 2022, the ECDC long-term Strategy 2021-2027 has been adapted to incorporate new and extended tasks of the Centre's strengthened mandate. 2025 will...

The original full study analyses the evolution and current implementation status of synergies between the Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme (HE) and the funds and programmes underpinning the European Union's (EU) Cohesion Policy (CP). Synergies between the HE and CP...

This study examines the evolution and the current status of the implementation of synergies between Horizon Europe and the Cohesion Policy funds for research and innovation activities. It provides insights into the main barriers and drivers for the uptake of these synergies, along with possible...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment focuses on "Nursing and Care Professionals: Addressing...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment examines the development of active labour market...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment evaluates the design, implementation, and outcomes of...

This study aims to contribute to the knowledge base on causal mechanisms and necessary conditions for successful structural change in the broad areas of ESF+ intervention. It provides quantitative and qualitative analysis of structural reforms carried out in EU Member States in 2014-2022,...

This study aims to contribute to the knowledge base on causal mechanisms and necessary conditions for successful structural change in the broad areas of ESF+ intervention. It provides quantitative and qualitative analysis of structural reforms carried out in EU Member States in 2014-2022,...

This study examines the evolution and the current status of the implementation of synergies between Horizon Europe and the Cohesion Policy funds for research and innovation activities. It provides insights into the main barriers and drivers for the uptake of these synergies, along with possible...

The original full study analyses the evolution and current implementation status of synergies between the Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme (HE) and the funds and programmes underpinning the European Union's (EU) Cohesion Policy (CP). Synergies between the HE and CP...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment examines the policies for improving employability of...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under evaluation in the current case study focuses on ensuring the...

This report presents a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment focuses on tackling youth unemployment in Italy in the...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment focuses on the implementation of the National Strategy...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment examines the Vocational Education and Training (VET)...

This report contains a case study for the Study supporting the Impact assessment of the future European Social Fund proposal. Achieving structural change: conditions for success in the areas of ESF intervention. The reform under assessment focuses on the 2015 pension reform in Finland, and...

This study aims to contribute to the knowledge base on causal mechanisms and necessary conditions for successful structural change in the broad areas of ESF+ intervention. It provides quantitative and qualitative analysis of structural reforms carried out in EU Member States in 2014-2022,...

Green transition is one of the priority areas in the European Union (EU), and thus also the focus of EU cohesion policy implementation during the 2021-2027 programming period, through "green growth". To establish adequate guidelines and achieve better outcomes, it is necessary to observe and...

This paper investigates the growth impact of the EU's Structural, Cohesion and Pre-accession Funds. We look at a large sample of 27 EU countries and the UK, over a period of 1989 and 2020, essentially covering the full history of these funds. We show that the growth effect of the funds is...

The regularity and legality of EU spending, i.e. the conformity of incurred expenditures with relevant legislation, is an important measure of efficiency. It is also a key pre-condition for the effectiveness of EU funds. The present paper aims to understand the main determinants of irregular...

The Agency's vision is to achieve a robust, resilient and future-proof multinational asylum and reception system, in line with European values and international law. The mission of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) is to support the implementation of the Common European Asylum System...

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programming in the 2021-2027 financial period recognises the role of human capital in place-based approaches to territorial development and innovative transformation, allowing for investment in skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and...

This study examines how Cohesion Policy can support climate adaptation, regional resilience and sustainable businesses in the EU. It identifies regional and sectoral adaptation needs, maps relevant EU policy instruments and assesses current Cohesion Policy investment support. The study finds...

This study examines how Cohesion Policy can support climate adaptation, regional resilience and sustainable businesses in the EU. It identifies regional and sectoral adaptation needs, maps relevant EU policy instruments and assesses current Cohesion Policy investment support. The study finds...

The multi-annual work programme 2025-2027, together with the annual programme 2025 have been planned and prepared following the principles of the intervention logic. In addition, the work programme was prepared reflecting the conclusions of the SPD 2025 Workshop held with the Management Board in...

The multi-annual work programme 2025-2027, together with the annual programme 2025 have been planned and prepared following the principles of the intervention logic. In addition, the work programme was prepared reflecting the conclusions of the SPD 2025 Workshop held with the Management Board in...

This paper reviews the simplification measures aimed at reducing administrative costs and burdens for Managing Authorities (MAs) and beneficiaries in implementing European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). The study further provides an overview of the administrative burdens and challenges...

This paper reviews the simplification measures aimed at reducing administrative costs and burdens for Managing Authorities (MAs) and beneficiaries in implementing European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). The study further provides an overview of the administrative burdens and challenges...

Each year, the Agency plans with a three-year outlook. The single programming document (SPD) provides multi-annual programming and annual planning of activities and resources. This programming document constitutes the framework financing decision for the implementation of planned activities. In...

This reflection paper examines the influence of administrative capacity on the absorption and effective use of Cohesion Policy funds. First, it examines the current level of absorption of Cohesion Policy funds in the 2014-2020 programming period. Second, a literature review on the relationship...

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is the EU's main tool for investing in people, building a more social and inclusive Europe and advancing the European Pillar of Social Rights. The ESF+ helps shape affairs related to employment, social matters, education and skills across the EU. It also...

This in-depth overview of European Union (EU) cohesion funds' investment in skills aims to better understand the proportion of planned investments by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and Just Transition Fund (JTF) dedicated to labour-market focused...

The European Union's Cohesion Policy is vital in reducing economic and social disparities and promoting harmonious development across the continent. The policy, implemented together with the EU countries and regions, gives active, timely support for employment, entrepreneurship, research &...

In 2024-2026 the European Labour Authority (ELA) will continue to evolve as a trusted authority with full operational capacity, expanding and extending its activities while enhancing its strong operational presence. By 2024, in line with the expectations set by its founding regulation, the...

In 2024-2026 the European Labour Authority (ELA) will continue to evolve as a trusted authority with full operational capacity, expanding and extending its activities while enhancing its strong operational presence. By 2024, in line with the expectations set by its founding regulation, the...

In the 2021-2027 programming period, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and Just Transition Fund (JTF) play a significant role in support to skills. Additional funds, such as the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), Erasmus+, Technical Support...

We, elected representatives of regions and cities all over Europe, call on the European institutions and on national governments to devise a comprehensive EU agenda which puts the strengthening of social, economic and territorial cohesion at its very core. We share common objectives: ensuring...

Throughout the period covered by this programming document, 2024-2026, ELA will be fully operational and fully staffed. During this time, ELA will be active in all areas under its remit and will extend and further develop the activities it initiated during the set-up phase, with the aim of...

Throughout the period covered by this programming document, 2024-2026, ELA will be fully operational and fully staffed. During this time, ELA will be active in all areas under its remit and will extend and further develop the activities it initiated during the set-up phase, with the aim of...

Totalling EUR 392 billion for the 2021-2027 period, Cohesion Policy is the main EU investment policy to implement the Treaty objective of strengthening the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the EU and reducing disparities between the levels of development of various regions. Cohesion...

This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF, and REACT-EU), and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with 2007-2013 absorption. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken...

ECHA's annual work programme translates and implements our Strategy Statement as outlined in the multi-annual work programme above. The annual work programme for the year 2024 will be the first one implementing our new strategy statement 2024-2028. It will also be a year where several new tasks,...

This publication includes a set of examples of projects in rural areas from 23 Member States and four cross-border regions to showcase the long-lasting impact of the cohesion policy on the ground. The examples are structured around the following themes, among others: the green transition, the...

This publication includes a set of examples of projects in rural areas from 23 Member States and four cross-border regions to showcase the long-lasting impact of the cohesion policy on the ground. The examples are structured around the following themes, among others: the green transition, the...