Publications

Study: Assessment of Connecting Europe Facility

Assessment of Connecting Europe Facility, Study
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The study assesses the first two years of Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), taking into account its initial backloading in 2014-2015 as per 2013 agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020, as well as the evolution and the new priorities since the MFF agreement. It provides key information on the CEF, summarises the programme's performance to date, discusses the budget cuts, and presents conclusions on the basis of the assessment.

Study: Assessment of Horizon 2020 Programme

Assessment of Horizon 2020 Programme, Study
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This study assesses the first two years of Horizon 2020 programme, taking into account the initial frontloading for this programme, the evolution and the new priorities after the 2013 agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020.It includes a short description of the Horizon 2020 programme and its progress, discusses its budgetary implementation and performance to date and implications of EFSI-related cuts, as well as provides conclusions through an overall appraisal of the programme.

Study on Commission’s expert groups: group composition and status of the register

Study: Composition of the Commission's expert groups and the status of the register of expert groups
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This study assesses how the EuropeanCommission's system of Expert Groups has been implemented since its set-up in 2012.It looks in particular at compliance with a set of Parliament conditions aimingto strengthen the balance of representation of interests, address conflicts ofinterest and ensure transparency of the groups. The study was prepared forPolicy Department D at the request of the Budgetary Control and BudgetsCommittees.

In-depth analysis on use of EU Flexibility Instrument in the MFF 2007-2013

In-depth analysis "Success Stories: the use of the EU flexibility instrument in the MFF 2007-2013" (Policy Department D, European Parliament)
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The Flexibility Instrument is a margin for manoeuvre to meetunforeseen needs or new priorities in one or more expenditure headings. Duringthe previous MFF (2007-2013) a total of EUR 1.4 billion was available. Thedecision to mobilise the Instrument is made jointly by Parliament and theEuropean Council This in-depth analysis looks at the results obtained from EUbudget resources dedicated to the Flexibility Instrument, and Parliament's rolein making such resources available.

Study on EU Budget for Gender Equality

The EU Budget for Gender Equality
Study on the EU Budget for Gender Equality

This study subjects the EU budget to a gender budgetinganalysis, revealing the impact of revenue and spending decisions on genderequality. It covers the operational expenditure of six selected policy areas,in an attempt to pave the way for further, more comprehensive analysis. Theauthors adopt a capability approach, based on a broad definition of humanwell-being, following a bottom-up logic.