Fourteen EU Countries Seek to Preserve Cohesion Funds for Regional Development

Fourteen EU member states have urged the European Commission to preserve cohesion funds as a distinct tool for regional development support. This request is linked to the upcoming proposal for the EU budget after 2027, which is anticipated to be revealed in mid-July.

According to a document reviewed by PAP, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia are against the merging of cohesion policy funds with other financial resources. They argue that these funds should remain separate and focused on addressing regional disparities within the EU.

The appeal has been sent to both the European Commission and the EU Council.

This stance reflects a wider resistance to a potential reform of cohesion policy, which aims to significantly revise the regulations governing the allocation and distribution of these funds. Similar apprehensions were previously expressed by EU regions in an open letter to the European Commission.

“When 14 national governments, 149 regions, and numerous local leaders and stakeholders voice serious concerns regarding the proposed EU budget, it signals the need for a substantial discussion,” stated Kata Tuettoe, chair of the EU Committee of the Regions, as reported by the Euractiv portal.

The European Commission is expected to introduce a draft of the new EU budget after 2027 in mid-July.

The states that signed the appeal, primarily beneficiaries of cohesion policy, contend that the future EU budget should be structured to reflect the development levels of individual regions rather than entire nations. Meanwhile, the Commission is looking into increasing the role of central authorities in managing EU funds and moving away from a model based on regional GDP, a shift that critics argue would undermine the objective of territorial cohesion.

Euractiv highlighted that notable absentees among the signatories include France and Germany, the two largest net contributors to the EU budget.


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7 responses to “Fourteen EU Countries Seek to Preserve Cohesion Funds for Regional Development”

  1. combo saw Avatar
    combo saw

    Looks like 14 countries just had a group therapy session over cohesion funds—because who doesn’t love a good regional disparity debate, right? 😂 Imagine the budget proposal party, without the French and Germans, it’s like a tapas bar without the wine!🍷

  2. Low Menace Avatar
    Low Menace

    Looks like 14 countries suddenly found their voices, hmm? Must be the EU’s version of a group therapy session to keep their precious cohesion funds safe—because who wouldn’t want to cling to regional disparities like a lifebuoy in a storm? 😂💰

  3. Murmur Avatar

    Looks like 14 countries have come together to throw a bit of a tantrum over their precious cohesion funds. Must be nice to keep begging for money while the big boys like France and Germany sit this one out! 😂💸

  4. Chlorine Avatar
    Chlorine

    Looks like 14 countries are throwing a tantrum over their precious cohesion funds—who knew regional disparity could spark such a love fest? 😂 Maybe they should start a reality show: “Survivor: EU Edition”!

  5. Stickers Avatar
    Stickers

    Cohesion funds hanging by a thread? Oh, who would’ve thought that a bunch of countries would want to keep their cash separate from the big boys’ toys! 🎭 It’s like asking a kid to share their sweets, only to find out the sweets are all gone and they’re left with a “participation” trophy. 🍬

  6. Fadey Avatar

    Looks like 14 countries are throwing a right proper tantrum over their precious cohesion funds—can’t have them mixed in with the rest of the budget, now can we? 🙄 I mean, who needs unity when you can have a cozy little pot just for yourselves?

  7. Low Voltage Avatar
    Low Voltage

    Looks like 14 countries are keen on keeping their regional funds intact—because who wouldn’t want to keep a little cash cow mooing, right? 🐄💸 Meanwhile, France and Germany are busy counting their euros like they’ve got a monopoly on common sense. 🧐

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