Quo vadis, Cohesion Policy? European regional development at a crossroads

Thoms Schwab

MPRA Paper from University Library of Munich, Germany

Abstract: The European Cohesion Policy is currently undergoing a profound identity crisis. The ongoing reform debate fundamentally questions the direction and methods of promoting regional development. This debate is further intensified by changing geopolitical conditions, which introduce new, fundamental trade-offs. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the key discussion threads, analyses their implications, and offers initial recommendations for addressing the trade-offs Cohesion Policy is facing.

Keywords: EU Cohesion Policy; European Integration; Structural Funds; Regional Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F15 O52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-06-13
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