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Riassunto : This At a glance note summaries the study focusing on regional connectivity through an adequate transport infrastructure. The study provides an overview of the aspects of regional connectivity through adequate cohesion policy investments in rail and road transport infrastructures, mostly in the programming period 2014-2020. In detail, this analysis covers all types of transport-related investments (for goods and people) financed from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund. Moreover, the study provides concrete policy recommendations relevant to EU decision-makers on how to improve future EU Cohesion Policy investment in the domain of regional connectivity.

Autori : Eduardo MEDEIROS

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio sulla connettività regionale attraverso un'adeguata infrastruttura di trasporto. Lo studio completo, disponibile in inglese, può essere scaricato all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3Um3DDa

Autori : Eduardo MEDEIROS

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio sulla politica di coesione nelle regioni ultraperiferiche. Lo studio completo, disponibile in inglese, può essere scaricato all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3vGFwFa

Autori : Ambre MAUCORPS, Mário José Amaral FORTUNA, Tomás LOPES CAVALHEIRO PONCE DENTINHO, Philippe JEAN-PIERRE, Sergio MORENO GIL & Patricia PICAZO PERAL

Riassunto : The implementation timetable for cohesion policy is defined largely by its legislative framework. In order to be able to plan parliamentary work and exercise systematic scrutiny of policy implementation and of the Commission’s work, it is essential to have an overview of the timing of different steps in policy implementation in the coming years. This type of briefing was first published (and subsequently updated) in 2014 covering the 2014-2020 programming period. This version includes the policy actions of the 2021-27 period, while still indicating the last steps of the 2014-20 period. It includes a detailed (but non-exhaustive) timetable of policy actions in 2024, together with an overview of major actions for the remainder of the programming period, from 2025. Given its contribution to cohesion in the European Union, policy actions under the Recovery and Resilience Facility are now included in the calendar.

Autori : Diana HAASE

Autori : ANDRZEJ SANDERSKI, ANNA MANGINI

Riassunto : This study analyses the absorption rates of the EU Cohesion Policy funds in 2014-2020 over time across funds (ERDF, ESF, CF and REACT-EU) and across Member States and regions. It also provides a comparison with the programming period 2007-2013. A summary of absorption drivers, obstacles and undertaken solutions is presented based on the relevant literature and the initial findings of case studies. Conclusions and preliminary recommendations on improving the absorption of funds are set out. This report introduces some preliminary results. A completed and more detailed study will be made public in April 2024.

Autori : Andrea CIFFOLILLI, Marco POMPILI, Anna BOROWCZAK, Maja HRANILOVIC, Anna BOROWCZAK, Maja HRANILOVIC, Hrvoje RENKA, Carmen HOYA, Lucia NAJERA, Isabel GÓMEZ NAVARRO, Marco POMPILI & Andrea CIFFOLILLI.

Riassunto : This At a glance note summarises the study of the same title. Europe is grappling with increased wildfires due to climate extremes, with protected areas especially vulnerable and fires in contaminated lands presenting distinctive challenges. European response mechanisms are constructive, but they require enhanced comprehensive management strategies, including community involvement and preventive measures. The Cohesion Policy does fund aids against wildfires, yet issues with governance, focus, and funds distribution limit its effectiveness. More emphasis on prevention, improved coordination, and integrated funding access, alongside enhanced information exchange and alignment with global initiatives, is crucial.

Autori : Lindon PRONTO

Riassunto : Europe is grappling with increased wildfires due to climate extremes, with protected areas especially vulnerable and fires in contaminated lands presenting distinctive challenges. European response mechanisms are constructive, but they require enhanced comprehensive management strategies, including community involvement and preventive measures. The Cohesion Policy funds aids against wildfires, yet issues with governance, focus, and fund distribution limit its effectiveness. More emphasis on prevention, improved coordination, and integrated funding access, alongside enhanced information exchange and alignment with global initiatives, is crucial

Autori : Lindon PRONTO, Nuria PRAT-GUITART, Juan CAAMAÑO, Laurent ALFONSO, José ALMODOVAR, Nicolas Lopez MOLINA, Petr OŠLEJŠEK, Nicolas FAIVRE, Jordi VENDRELL & Jodie WATT for graphics

Riassunto : This At a glance note summarises the study Tproviding information on the current and potential impact of the gas supply crisis on the Just Transition Plans (JTPs). The evidence is based on the analysis of EU gas and energy supply dependencies, trade linkages with Russia, the general EU’s policy framework, Just Transition Mechanism (JTM), REPowerEU plan and the investigation of six case studies. It concludes with specified policy recommendations reflecting the implemen tation of the JTM, the JTPs in the light of risks of the energy crisis.

Autori : Kinga HAT, Marvin BÖHNKE, Erich DALLHAMMER, Roland GAUGITSCH, Chien-Hui HSIUNG, Isabella MESSINGER, Michele ALESSANDRINI, Elena IACOBUCCI, François LEVARLET, Tullio BUCCELLATO

Riassunto : The Territorial Agenda 2030 ‘A future for all places’ is the latest in a long line of intergovernmental documents paving the way for territorial cohesion in Europe. It defines two overarching objectives, a Just Europe and a Green Europe, which have six priorities for developing the European territory as a whole along with all its places. This At a glance note summarises the paper providing an introduction to the agenda and the state of play of its application.

Autori : Kai BÖHME, Erik GLØERSEN

Riassunto : Il presente documento costituisce la sintesi dell'analisi approfondita "Agenda territoriale 2030 – Riesame dell'attuazione". La versione integrale del documento è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3N65Uye

Autori : Spatial Foresight: Kai BÖHME, Erik GLØERSEN

Riassunto : The UK Withdrawal Negotiations raised awareness about the positive effects of European integration on regional development and cross-border cooperation in Ireland – and their vulnerability to Brexit. This At a glance note summarises the report explaining and evidencing the impact of Brexit – anticipated, actual and potential – in this unique case study. Its focus is on non-trade related matters, including administrative, environmental and cultural, particularly as managed at local and regional levels. In light of these, it makes recommendations for future territorial cohesion and regional development in Ireland.

Autori : Caroline CREAMER, Katy HAYWARD

Riassunto : In 2022, Europe has seen a sudden, huge influx of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. This At a glance note summarises study assessing the use of Cohesion Policy funds to finance actions to support those refugees in EU host countries. It pays particular attention to the Cohesion’s Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE), and how the flexibility mechanisms it introduced have been taken up by the Managing Authorities of Cohesion Policy programmes. The study concludes with policy recommendations in view of potential future crises.

Autori : Research for REGI Committee - The use of Cohesion Policy funds to support refugees from Ukraine

Riassunto : Questo documento è la sintesi dello studio dal titolo "The use of Cohesion Policy funds to support refugees from Ukraine" (L'uso dei fondi della politica di coesione a sostegno dei rifugiati provenienti dall'Ucraina). La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3I6vssh

Autori : The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies: Ambre MAUCORPS, Bernhard MOSHAMMER, Olga PINDYUK, Maryna TVERDOSTUP Case studies: Grzegorz GORZELAK (Lublin Voivodeship), Maria KHRAPUNENKO and Kristjan KALDUR (Estonia), Bernhard MOSHAMMER (Vienna), Zuzana ZAVARSKA (Eastern Slovakia), Chiara CASTELLI (Abruzzo), Ambre MAUCORPS (Luxembourg)

Riassunto : As the first EU act specifically regulating the EU's CRM supply, the proposed initiative aims to address an area previously identified as one of the EU's strategic dependencies. Following a clear problem description, the IA presents three (partially overlapping) policy options and a thorough analysis of their possible impacts, with a clear focus on economic impacts. The identification of the preferred policy option appears justified. The predominantly qualitative assessment draws merely on desk research and stakeholder input. In this respect, the IA admits to having 'significant data gaps' and a 'limited' evidence base, owing in part to 'the lack of a supporting study'. With regard to stakeholder input, the IA does not explain why the public consultation was open for only 8 weeks (instead of the default 12). It is notable that the proposed regulation deviates somewhat in scope from the IA: it adds a further specific objective – namely to diversify CRM imports in order to reduce strategic dependencies – and provides for a few measures that were either not assessed at all in the IA, or which were outside the preferred policy option.

Autori : Irmgard ANGLMAYER

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio "Impatto della Brexit sullo sviluppo delle regioni irlandesi e sulla loro cooperazione transfrontaliera". La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/41VTNJi

Autori : Maynooth University: Caroline CREAMER Queen’s University Belfast: Katy HAYWARD

Riassunto : This At a glance note summarises the study providing a comprehensive analysis of the most common types of marine pollutants in the Mediterranean Sea and focusing on the accelerating accumulation of marine litter and plastics in the Mediterranean Sea. It presents the actions taken by EU Mediterranean regions and cities to respond to diverse pollutants, waste contamination, marine litter and plastic pollution in the marine environment. Based on this assessment, policy recommendations are put forward.

Autori : Patrizia ZIVERI, Michaël GRELAUD, Jorge PATO

Riassunto : EU border regions encounter legal and administrative obstacles in their cooperation. Citizens and businesses face unequal access to public services and fewer economic opportunities. COVID has highlighted the urgent need to address the remaining cross-border obstacles and define a long-term vision for unleashing the potential of border regions to become the drivers of European cooperation. The study identifies three policy options: status quo, soft-law measures, and adopting a new instrument (ECBM 2.0). Policy option 3 has the highest potential impact, addressing both legal and administrative obstacles, bringing benefits of €123 billion per year, as well as positive social impacts.

Autori : Christa KAMMERHOFER-SCHLEGEL, LENKA JANCOVA, JEROME LEON SAULNIER

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio dal titolo "The impact of the gas supply crisis on the Just Transition Plans". La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3LKVHHb

Autori : ÖIR GmbH: Kinga HAT, Marvin BÖHNKE, Erich DALLHAMMER, Roland GAUGITSCH, Chien-Hui HSIUNG, Isabella MESSINGER t33 Srl: Michele ALESSANDRINI, Elena IACOBUCCI, François LEVARLET Tullio BUCCELLATO

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio dal titolo "Actions of cities and regions in the Mediterranean Sea area to fight sea pollution" (Azioni delle città e delle regioni nella zona del Mar Mediterraneo volte a combattere l'inquinamento marino). La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/406RP7s

Autori : Patrizia ZIVERI (Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Spain; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain) Michaël GRELAUD, Jorge PATO (Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Spain).

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio sulla cooperazione tra le città e le regioni dell'UE e i rispettivi partner ucraini. La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3F8gu3y.

Autori : Regional Studies Association – Polish Section: Maciej SMĘTKOWSKI, Anna KNIAZEVYCH, Agnieszka OLECHNICKA, Justyna ORCHOWSKA, Ewelina PRZEKOP-WISZNIEWSKA

Riassunto : The development of territorial cooperation between European and Ukrainian local and regional authorities is an important step toward Ukraine’s membership in the EU. This At a glance note summarises the study presenting the benefits of and barriers to the collaboration between European and Ukrainian cities and regions and shows the role of the EU programmes and instruments in supporting territorial cooperation. It suggests solutions that can promote cooperation between cities and regions and describes their potential to strengthen the capacities of self-governments and to support civil society in Ukraine

Autori : Maciej SMĘTKOWSKI, Anna KNIAZEVYCH, Agnieszka OLECHNICKA, Justyna ORCHOWSKA, Ewelina PRZEKOP-WISZNIEWSKA

Riassunto : Decarbonisation brings both significant challenges and opportunities for coal regions. This At a glance note summarises the study analysing the implementation and impact of Cohesion Policy, including Just Transition Funds, in EU coal regions. Looking retrospectively at the 2014-2020 programming period and forward to the 2021-27 period, the study concludes that Cohesion Policy has made, and is likely to continue to make a real contribution to achieving smarter, greener and more socially connected development of EU coal regions.

Autori : Javier FERNANDEZ (Study Director), Pouyan MALEKI-DIZAJI (Research Coordinator & Lead Author), Veronika MULLER (Key Researcher), Paul BAKER, Samuel GREGORRY-MANNING, Antonio BETANCOR, Carmen HOYA, Gabriele GALASSI, Maria REYES, Alexandre MOHAMEDALY

Riassunto : This study explores the main impacts of the smart city transition on our cities and, in particular, on citizens and territories. In our research, we start from an analysis of smart city use cases to identify a set of key challenges, and elaborate on the main accelerating factors that may amplify or contain their impact on particular groups and territories. We then present an account of best practices that can help mitigate or prevent such challenges, and make some general observations on their scalability and replicability. Finally, based on an analysis of EU regulatory frameworks and a mapping of current or upcoming initiatives in the domain of smart city innovation, capacity-building and knowledge capitalisation, we propose six policy options to inform future policy-making at EU level to support a more inclusive smart city transition.

Autori : This study has been written by Agnese Macaluso, Michael Flickenschild, Alessandro Gasparotti, Hidde Wedman and Zinovia Panagiotidou of Ecorys together with Philipp Lämmel and Nikolay Vassilev Tcholtchev of Fraunhofer FOKUS, Trinidad Fernandez of Fraunhofer IAO, Philippe Baudouin of IDATE SAS, and Gaelle Le Gars (independent expert) at the request of the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) and managed by the Scientific Foresight Unit, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament.

Riassunto : Il presente documento rappresenta la sintesi dello studio sulla politica di coesione nelle regioni carbonifere dell'UE. La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3GFBzSK

Autori : Ecorys Research & Consulting: Javier FERNANDEZ-LOPEZ (Study Director), Pouyan MALEKI-DIZAJI (Research Coordinator & Lead Author), Veronika MULLER (Key Researcher), Paul BAKER, Samuel GREGORY-MANNING, Antonio BETANCOR, Carmen HOYA, Gabriele GALASSI, Maria REYES, Alexandre MOHAMEDALY

Riassunto : This 'cost of non-Europe' report looks at the potential benefits of efficient, ambitious and united EU-level action in the space sector. The report finds that to enable the European space sector to benefit from open strategic autonomy, and to ensure EU access to and use of space, including for its security, the EU must act decisively. Moving away from fragmentation could bring large benefits, amounting to at least €140 billion per year by 2050.

Autori : ALEKSANDRA HEFLICH, JEROME LEON SAULNIER, CLEMENT THIERRY EVROUX

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : This At a glance note summarises the study on The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine on EU cohesion Part II: Overview and outlook. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and a range of mega-trends affect Europe’s pathway and exacerbate vulnerabilities for many places and societal groups. They risk accelerating disparities between places and people. Cohesion Policy proved to be a highly flexible instrument, reacting quickly and effectively against the effects of the pandemic. For the 2021-27 period it seems programmes are adopting a ‘back to normality’ approach. To address cohesion challenges ahead and ensure the crises result in a green, digital and just transition, Cohesion Policy has to adjust.

Autori : KINGA OSTANSKA, Marek KOŁODZIEJSKI, Frederic GOUARDERES

Riassunto : Il presente documento è la sintesi dello studio sul l'impatto della pandemia di COVID-19 e della guerra in Ucraina sulla coesione dell'UE. Lo studio completo, disponibile in inglese, può essere scaricato all'indirizzo: http://bit.ly/3ETymQj

Autori : Spatial Foresight: Kai BÖHME, Sabine ZILLMER, Sebastian HANS t33: Dea HRELJA, Alessandro VALENZA, Arianna MORI

Riassunto : This document is a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament – in their written answers to Parliament’s questions, at their hearings, and, in some cases, in subsequent appearances before Parliament’s committees. The document provides an overview of the state-of-play at the mid-term of the von der Leyen Commission. Since many of these commitments were made, major international crises have shifted some political priorities. The Vice-Presidents’ and Commissioners’ progress on their commitments should be considered in this context.

Riassunto : This briefing follows up on the commitments made by the commissioner in 2019.

Riassunto : This At a glance note sumarises the study on Cohesion Policy in Northernmost Regions of the EU: North Sweden, North & East Finland. Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPAs) have high economic potentials. Proactive public policies are needed to unlock them by overcoming key demographic challenges, making it possible for companies to recruit skilled staff and enhancing the welfare and quality of life of their populations. The study describes measures implemented to this end under EU Cohesion Policy. It suggests that more integrated approaches could help address these challenges in a more effective way and preserve territorial cohesion within NSPA regions.

Autori : KINGA OSTANSKA, Frederic GOUARDERES

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : Il presente documento è una sintesi dello studio intitolato "Politica di coesione nelle regioni più settentrionali dell'UE". La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese all'indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3QZ4lCk

Autori : Erik Gløersen, Spatial Foresight GmbH

Riassunto : This At a glance note sumarises the study that explores social challenges and policy responses in EU cities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It demonstrates that the pandemic has placed additional pressures on vulnerable groups and the institutions that work to support them. It finds that the local policy capacity to respond to the crisis has differed across cities and multi-level governance settings. Participatory and integrated policy efforts have often failed to meet the expectations of urban citizens and stakeholders. To move towards urban resilience in times of crisis, EU-level funding needs to become more accessible and focused on long-term transformations, as well as improving policy dialogue with those cities most limited by ineffective local governance structures and historical legacies.

Autori : KINGA OSTANSKA, Marek KOŁODZIEJSKI

Riassunto : This briefing summarizes the implications of the influx of refugees from Ukraine for European cities, and how cities can navigate challenges to continue being a positive factor in the support of Ukraine. The briefing is based on available official sources and expert commentaries and written in the context of the study ‘Social challenges in cities’ contracted by the European Parliament . The PPMI research team conducted desk research in English, Lithuanian, Hungarian, Romanian and Polish languages. National experts supported the search for information on the situation in Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, and Malta.

Autori : PPMI: Iselin Mulvik, Hanna Siarova

Autori : Iselin MULVIK, Eigirdas SABALIAUSKAS, Hanna SIAROVA, Kristupas PRIBUIŠIS, Joanna KOSTKA

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : Census data and demographic statistics are of great relevance for policy-making at the European, national, regional and local levels. At a time where the European Union (EU) is undergoing major demographic changes, driven by an ageing population, low fertility rates and increased migration flows, demand for accurate and timely population statistics rises. In parallel, owing to progress in digitalisation, statistical data collection methods are shifting from traditional population censuses and surveys towards the use of administrative data. Such register-based data collection methods bear great potential in terms of improved data frequency, granularity and burden reduction. The modernisation of European population statistics is one of the action points included in the European statistical programme 2021-2027, and part of a wider programme to modernise social statistics. Under the current regulatory framework, Eurostat collects population data under a number of separate legal acts, covering demographic, census and migration data. One of them, Regulation (EU) No 1260/2013 on European demographic statistics, is set to expire in 2028. According to the 2022 Commission work programme, the Commission will present a legislative proposal on population statistics in the second quarter of 2022. The new proposal should integrate, in a single legal act, annual demographic and migration statistics and decennial census data, as well as regional and geo-referenced population data. It should provide for timelier, more coherent and more specific population statistics that reflect migration more adequately and facilitate the use of administrative data sources.

Autori : Irmgard ANGLMAYER, ISSAM HALLAK

Autori : Marek KOŁODZIEJSKI

Riassunto : This study provides information on requirements and goals for successful transformation towards a climate neutral future at regional level in the EU. Based on the analysis of six regional best practice examples across the EU, the key drivers, conditions and instruments for a successful transformation were identified. The project results in the formulation of specified policy recommendations for EU decision-makers in the field of supporting the EU regions in achieving the goals of climate neutrality.

Autori : Jacques LECARTE, Frederic GOUARDERES

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Autori : Kinga HAT, Helene GORNY, Mailin GAUPP-BERGHAUSEN, Bernd SCHUH, Sergio BARROSO, Markus HAMETNER, Patricia URBAN, Katharina UMPFENBACH, Deyana SPASOVA

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : The COVID-19 pandemic was a major shock deeply impacting people, enterprises, public authorities, municipalities and regions. In many regards the pandemic has accelerated fragmentation between societal groups and between places. Many of the pandemic impacts highlight the risks of increasing inequalities. The worst and most direct impacts have been avoided by swift policy actions. In this context Cohesion Policy played an important role.

Autori : Jacques LECARTE, Marek KOŁODZIEJSKI

Riassunto : La pandemia di COVID-19 ha inflitto un durissimo colpo ai cittadini, alle imprese, alle autorità pubbliche, ai comuni e alle regioni. Sotto molti aspetti la pandemia ha esacerbato la frammentazione tra i gruppi sociali e le aree geografiche. Molti degli effetti della pandemia mettono in luce i rischi di un inasprimento delle disuguaglianze. Le ripercussioni peggiori e più immediate sono state scongiurate grazie a rapide azioni politiche. In tale contesto la politica di coesione ha svolto un ruolo importante.

Autori : Spatial Foresight: Kai BÖHME, Sabine ZILLMER, Sebastian HANS t33: Dea HRELJA, Alessandro VALENZA, Arianna MORI

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : This At a glance note summarises the study that analyses the role of Cohesion Policy as regards cross-border cooperation in healthcare, with a particular focus on the 2014-2020 Interreg V-A programmes. The study also reviews the issue of governance related to such projects and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, it identifies possible solutions and puts forward policy recommendations to facilitate patient and healthcare staff flows, to improve the cross-border supply of healthcare and to support cross-border mutual development.

Autori : Jacques LECARTE, Stephan Klaus DIETZEN

Riassunto : Il presente documento è una sintesi dello studio sulla cooperazione transfrontaliera nel settore dell'assistenza sanitaria. La versione integrale dello studio, disponibile in inglese, può essere scaricata al seguente indirizzo: https://bit.ly/2Z9b6Ll

Autori : prof. Fabienne Leloup

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : As the EU’s main investment policy, Cohesion Policy can play a key role in promoting health and in reducing health inequalities. This briefing reviews the role of Cohesion Policy with regard to health in the 2014-2020 period and explores the prospects and challenges that lie ahead. Particular attention is paid to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Autori : Stephan Klaus DIETZEN

Riassunto : This At a glance note summarises the research paper that explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban areas, and its impact on socio-economic and territorial cohesion. The research paper argues that expectations surrounding AI are high, especially in the context of smart-city initiatives, but that the actual benefits are yet to be fully assessed. To avoid potential risks, local and urban authorities need to fulfil a series of conditions that are inherently challenging. The EU’s AI Policy and its Cohesion Policy, in particular, may help, but they need to address the territorial dimension of AI more explicitly.

Autori : Jacques LECARTE, Diana HAASE

Riassunto : The in-depth analysis was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport (ANIT). The paper provides an analysis of the main drivers and key features of livestock transport within the EU and to third countries.

Autori : Jacques LECARTE, François NEGRE

Riassunto : Il presente documento è una sintesi dello studio sull'intelligenza artificiale e lo sviluppo urbano. La versione integrale dello studio è disponibile in lingua inglese al seguente indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3jO4Nof

Autori : Julie PELLEGRIN, Louis COLNOT, Laura DELPONTE

Riassunto : This study provides an assessment of how EU Cohesion Policy currently contributes and can contribute in the future to reaching the goals of EU Climate Policy. It explains how much of the budget goes to climate action and for what kind of initiatives across EU regions. It also discusses the obligations from the Paris Agreement, the role of Cohesion Policy within the European Green Deal and the impact of phasing out of fossil fuels. Policy recommendations for strengthening climate action financed by Cohesion Policy are set out.

Autori : Project leader: Andrea Ciffolilli (Ismeri Europa) Research team: Paolo Antonelli, Elisa Anna di Palma and Giorgia Pichini (Ismeri Europa), João Telha and Goncalo Caetano (CEDRU).

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : Il riscaldamento globale – un aumento significativo della temperatura media della superficie terrestre dovuto all'attività umana sin dal periodo preindustriale – produce cambiamenti a lungo termine dei fenomeni atmosferici medi. I cambiamenti climatici causati dal riscaldamento globale hanno effetti enormi e prevalentemente negativi sull'economia, la società e l'ambiente. Per mitigare i cambiamenti climatici affrontando le cause del riscaldamento globale, soprattutto attraverso la riduzione delle emissioni di gas a effetto serra, occorre una risposta globale ampia e coordinata. Occorre anche sviluppare ulteriormente la capacità di adattamento alle conseguenze dei cambiamenti climatici che si sono già verificati e i cui effetti si protrarranno probabilmente per decenni o secoli, anche se verranno adottate misure immediate.

Autori : Project leader: Andrea Ciffolilli (Ismeri Europa) Research team: Paolo Antonelli, Elisa Anna di Palma and Giorgia Pichini (Ismeri Europa), João Telha and Goncalo Caetano (CEDRU).

Riassunto : This paper explores the specificities of islands of the European Union (including Outermost Regions), as well as their challenges and existing means of development. It aims to provide a basis for future discussions and research dedicated to islands’ situation, including the impact of the pandemic on their future development potential. This analysis includes an overview of policy responses for islands' challenges, focusing on Cohesion Policy. Recommendations address, inter alia, decarbonisation, sustainability, quality of life, public services, connectivity and integrated development.

Autori : Jacques LECARTE, Diana HAASE, ANDREEA MAIER

Riassunto : Non esiste un elenco sistematico o armonizzato delle isole dell'Unione europea (UE) (comprese quelle più piccole). Tuttavia, secondo alcune recenti fontisi stima che nell'UE-28 le isole abitate siano circa 2 400. Le isole appartengono a 13 Stati membri: Polonia, Germania, Danimarca, Svezia, Estonia, Finlandia, Paesi Bassi, Italia, Francia, Grecia, Spagna, Portogallo e Croazia. (L'Irlanda, Malta e Cipro sono Stati membri insulari). Dopo il recesso del Regno Unito dall'UE i territori insulari ad esso appartenenti non fanno più parte delle isole dell'Unione europea. È importante ricordare che tra le isole esiste una categoria distinta rappresentata dalle regioni ultraperiferiche (RUP). Appartengono a Francia, Spagna e Portogallo, ma si trovano in aree del mondo lontane dall'Europa, come l'Atlantico o l'Oceano Indiano.

Autori : Diana HAASE, ANDREEA MAIER

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : With more than EUR 55 billion in planned investments, Cohesion Policy seeks to make a significant contribution to the EU´s overall climate-related spending target of 20% in the 2014-2020 period. There are concrete achievements in a number of areas such as flood and forest fire protection. However, evidence also suggests that Cohesion Policy is at risk of missing some of its targets, including on energy efficiency, renewables and greenhouse gas emissions. Cohesion policy has also continued to provide support to fossil fuels and biomass, which may hinder the EU’s long-term path to climate neutrality. Moreover, the Commission’s current approach to tracking climate-related expenditure in Cohesion Policy has shortcomings. There is a need for a transparent and meaningful methodology, with a stronger focus on performance and results, as repeatedly highlighted by Parliament. The climate spending target is set to increase to at least 30% under the EU’s next Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Recovery Instrument (Next Generation EU). In the period 2021-2027, Cohesion Policy is expected to place even more emphasis on climate and environment-related issues in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal.

Autori : Stephan Klaus DIETZEN

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events. regional development, cohesion policy, COVID19, WTO, budget control, budget, economy, international affairs, international law, Schengen governance, single market, European court of Auditors, energy.

Riassunto : The EU has been very active in setting up policy and funding instruments to swiftly and pragmatically mobilise initial support during the health crisis, immediately followed by efforts to get the economy back on track. This paper provides a first review of Cohesion Policy measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including preliminary insights on their uptake and reflections on their impact. It concludes with policy pointers on how to use the measures as accelerators for structural change.

Autori : Spatial Foresight: Kai BÖHME & Christian LÜER

Riassunto : Il presente documento costituisce la sintesi dello studio sulle misure della politica di coesione adottate in risposta alla pandemia di COVID-19. Lo studio completo, disponibile in inglese, può essere scaricato al seguente indirizzo: https://bit.ly/3dGFVKD

Autori : Spatial Foresight: Kai BÖHME, Christian LÜER.

Riassunto : Questo studio analizza le regioni in ritardo di sviluppo dell'UE e propone una tipologia rivista per identificare quelle più vulnerabili, con un occhio alle sfide che emergono dalle transizioni economiche in corso. Esamina inoltre l'impegno delle regioni in ritardo di sviluppo nelle politiche dell'UE, compresa la politica di coesione, e formula alcune raccomandazioni per migliorare il loro sostegno futuro a livello dell'UE.

Autori : EPC: Marta PILATI, Alison HUNTER

Riassunto : This document provides links to all Briefings produced by the Policy Departments of the Directorate-General for Internal Policies and of the Directorate-General for External Policies of the European Parliament, with salient points and essential commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners-designates at their respective hearings before the European Parliament, in September-November 2019 and in October 2020. For an exhaustive list of all commitments made and positions taken by the candidates, the full verbatim report of each public hearing is available on the dedicated hearings website of the European Parliament, as are the written questions and answers.

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : This study analyses the EU’s lagging regions and proposes a revised typology to identify those that are most vulnerable, with an eye to the challenges emerging from the ongoing economic transitions. It also explores the engagement of lagging regions in EU policies, including cohesion policy, and puts forward some recommendations to improve their future support at EU level.

Autori : EPC: Marta PILATI, Alison HUNTER

Riassunto : This study looks at the role of EU Cohesion Policy in non-urban (rural) areas. It analyses the challenges of these areas and discusses the extent and thematic orientation of rural Cohesion Policy funding. The study then presents the relationship between Cohesion Policy and CAP, before giving an overview of the role of Cohesion Policy for healthcare. It also reflects on the implications of Cohesion Policy proposals post-2020 for rural areas, before providing final conclusions and recommendations for a long-term policy vision.

Autori : EPRC: Stefan KAH, Neli GEORGIEVA, Liliana FONSECA

Riassunto : This study looks at the role of EU Cohesion Policy in non-urban (rural) areas. It analyses the challenges of these areas and discusses the extent and thematic orientation of rural Cohesion Policy funding. The study then presents the relationship between Cohesion Policy and CAP, before giving an overview of the role of Cohesion Policy for healthcare. It also reflects on the implications of Cohesion Policy proposals post-2020 for rural areas, before providing final conclusions and recommendations for a long-term policy vision.

Autori : Stefan KAH, Neli GEORGIEVA, Liliana FONSECA - EPRC

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : La politica di coesione, che rappresenta circa un terzo del bilancio totale dell'Unione, è la politica dell'UE più soggetta a valutazione. A tal fine è previsto un ambizioso quadro di valutazione. L'attuazione pratica di tale quadro rivela una situazione contraddittoria. Sebbene esso permetta un'analisi sempre più accurata dei risultati della politica di coesione, le valutazioni non sempre hanno ricadute effettive sulla politica e sono talvolta percepite come un "onere amministrativo". Le proposte della Commissione per il periodo successivo al 2020 mirano a semplificare le norme, riducendo le disposizioni obbligatorie e limitando gli orientamenti in forma scritta. Questo comporta tuttavia alcuni rischi. Il Parlamento europeo ha un importante ruolo da svolgere. Esso dovrebbe fare tesoro deirisultati delle valutazioni al fine di rafforzare la dimensione politica della politica di coesione, contribuendo anche a una cultura della valutazione negli Stati membri e nelle regioni.

Autori : CSIL: Julie PELLEGRIN, Louis COLNOT, with support from Matteo PEDRALLI Country experts: University of Warsaw Diana IONESCU (RO), Tomasz KUPIEC (PL) Agnieszka OLECHNICKA (PL) CSIL: Matteo PEDRALLI (IT) ESTEP: Neringa VIRŠILIENĖ (LT) Scientific Advisers: FREE UNIVERSITY OF BRUSSELS-VUB: Nicola FRANCESCO DOTTI and THE UNIVERSITY OF MILAN: Massimo FLORIO

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : Soon after unveiling the overall roadmap for its flagship European Green Deal initiative, the European Commission published its first concrete proposal on 14 January 2020, on how to establish a Just Transition Mechanism (European Commission, 2020a, 2020b and 2020c). The objective of this initiative is to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges arising from the transition towards climate-neutrality. To reach the €100 billion of Just Transition Mechanism financing (for the period 2021-2027) promised by European Commission President Von der Leyen, the initiative relies on three main pillars (European Commission, 2020a): 1. The creation of a Just Transition Fund (JTF): the Commission wants to add €7.5 billion of ‘fresh money’ to the total amount proposed in 2018 for the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This is supposed to trigger between €30 billion and €50 billion of additional funding for the regions most affected by the transition 2. The use of a portion of the InvestEU financing devoted to climate to mobilise a total of €45 billion of investment in ‘Just Transition’ projects between 2021 and 2027. 3. The creation a public sector loan facility at the European Investment Bank partly guaranteed by the EU budget, to mobilise between €25 billion to €30 billion of additional public investments in 2021-2027.

Autori : BRUEGEL - Aliénor Cameron, Grégory Claeys, Catarina Mideos and Simone Tagliapietra

Riassunto : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Riassunto : Il presente documento contiene una sintesi dei punti salienti e degli impegni essenziali espressi dai vicepresidenti e dai commissari designati in occasione delle rispettive audizioni dinanzi al Parlamento europeo, con l'obiettivo di fornire uno strumento pratico e conciso per monitorare gli sforzi e le azioni dei futuri commissari. Per un elenco esaustivo di tutte le posizioni e di tutti gli impegni assunti dai candidati, è possibile consultare il resoconto integrale di ciascuna audizione pubblica come pure le domande e risposte scritte sul sito web del Parlamento dedicato alle audizioni 2019. Il presente documento include un addendum in cui sono riportati gli impegni assunti in occasione delle audizioni dell'ottobre 2020.

Riassunto : The commissioner-designate, Elisa Ferreira, appeared before the European Parliament on 02 October 2019 to answer questions put by MEPs from the Committee on Regional Development. During the hearing, she made a number of commitments which are highlighted in this document. These commitments refer to her portfolio, as described in the mission letter sent to her by Ursula von der Leyen, President-elect of the European Commission, including: - Cohesion, reforms and a just transition.

Autori : Marek KOŁODZIEJSKI, Stephan Klaus DIETZEN

Riassunto : The 2016 Pact of Amsterdam launched the Urban Agenda for the European Union. Within its framework, partnerships of urban authorities, Member States and other stakeholders have developed action plans to achieve better funding, better knowledge and better regulation for the priority theme of their partnership. This study provides an overview and critical assessment of the current state of play including the position of the European Parliament. Two partnerships, (1) Sustainable Use of Land and Nature-based Solutions and (2) Housing, are studied in more detail.

Autori : TU Delft: Willem K KORTHALS ALTES, Marietta EA HAFFNER Assisted by Danielle A GROETELAERS