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Cohesion policy 2000-2006
In 2000-2006, the European Regional Development Fund has supported regions through 230 programmes across all Member States investing more than 120 billion euro in their projects.
More infoInnovation
The clip presents four innovative projects from France and Spain which benefit from DG REGIO’s structural funds.
More infoMilestones in Regional Policy
After 20 years of EU Cohesion Policy, this report presents the key steps along the way.
More infoCohesion Policy: 1989-1993 - From projects to programmes
The term Cohesion Policy covers thousands of projects subsidised by the European Union. It represents a policy of solidarity between regions.
More infoCohesion Policy: 1994-1999 - Consolidation and doubling the effort
1994-1999 marked a period of consolidation. Cohesion Policy was increasingly aimed at promoting development and structural changes in the regions.
More infoCohesion Policy: 2000-2006 – Making enlargement a success
The 2000-2006 period marked the enlargement of the EU. The 2004 accession of 10 new Member States made Cohesion Policy more important than ever before.
More infoCohesion Policy: 2007-2013 – Focus on growth and jobs (Lisbon Strategy)
The 2007-2013 period is characterised by fresh organisation and new priorities. The EU needs to boost innovation, growth and jobs in all its regions.
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