REGI - Study Presentation - 19.3.25

The Committee on Regional Development had a study presentation on Exploring Strategies for Using Cohesion Funds to Address Social and Economic Challenges in the EU organised by the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries on 19 March 2025.

This study investigates how Cohesion Policy responds to emerging and existing demographic and socio-economic challenges. Following an overview of the main socio-economic challenges, it provides an assessment of Cohesion Policy strengths and weaknesses in tackling these challenges in the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 periods. It then considers the policy implications for future Cohesion Policy and the role of the European Parliament. The study is based on a review of the relevant literature and data, stakeholders' interviews and five regional case studies.