EU territories are impacted differently by regulations and policies, depending on their unique characteristics. With growing discontent among a number of regions and citizens, it is essential to take into account this differentiated impact on the ground. Our panelists will discuss the influence that the new European Parliament could have on the future of a place-based approach to cohesion policy, and the role that territorial impact assessments (TIA) can play for place-based policies.
- Local and regional | EU/ European | Governance and Public administration | Cohesion
- Code: 10WS241146
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre, AB-4B
Speakers
Moderator
Fearghas O'Beara
Practical information
- When
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Thu 10/10/2024, 09:30 - 10:30 CET
- Where
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre, AB-4B
- Type of partnership
- Partnership
- Format
- Workshop/ panel debate
- Theme
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Regions strengthening European Democracy
- Language
- English
Reporting
Session summary
The first speaker of the panel, Ms Sari Rautio (Finland - EPP) - Member of the Committee of Regions - Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) mentioned the important role of Cohesion Policy and referred to the importance of developing ‘place-based approaches. Ms Marcia van der Vlugt - Dutch Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations - Directorate General Spatial Planning focused on the role that territorial impact assessments (TIA) can play for place-based policies. Anna Wagner, Head of Policy Development and Economic analysis Unit, Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, European Commission referred to the political battle of the next-MFF and mentioned possible changes in cohesion policy, most notably in terms of further simplification (following the RRF example) but also in terms of priorities. She also pleaded for more place-based policies as the mission letter of the designate Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms contains ‘the right to stay’ for EU citizens by providing local services and better economic prospects for European regions. The seminar gathered an audience of over 60 representatives of regions and cities across Europe, offering on the ground insights on issues related to the future shaping of cohesion policy. The seminar and the lively discussion that followed it, was moderated by Fearghas O'Beara, Head of the EPRS Structural Policies Unit.
