Review of EU Cohesion Policy: Towards Competitiveness and Sustainability

As part of its participation in the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), AIDA CCI announces the European Commission‘s recent initiative regarding the strategic review of the European Union’s cohesion policy. The goal is to align investments with current strategic priorities such as competitiveness, decarbonization, security, and economic resilience.

A Modern and Adaptive Cohesion Policy

In April 2025, the European Commission proposed guiding Member States to reprogram funds from the current period (2021-2027) towards areas with high economic and social impact. The focus remains on reducing territorial disparities but with a more effective approach centered on future challenges.

Priority Investment Areas

Competitiveness and Technological Sovereignty
Energy Transition and Decarbonization
Water Resilience and Affordable Housing
EU Defence and Security
Reinforced support for Eastern Border Regions

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Goal: Aligning Funds with Global Challenges

This modernization aims to ensure that regional investments actively contribute to the goals of the European Green Deal and promote a fair and inclusive transition across all territories.