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Improving Essential Services in the EU regions: The role of Cohesion policy

06-02-2026 - 10:25 REGI
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This study analyses the role of EU instruments, in particular Cohesion Policy in supporting the quality of essential services in remote, rural and depopulated areas. The study focuses on essential services tied to the provision of healthcare, childcare and services to people.