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Union of skills
As the EU is undergoing parallel digital, green and demographic transitions and, at the same time, seeking to hold course on competitiveness, skilled people have become vital. While education and training policies are within the remit of Member States, the EU supports them with guidance, funding and coordination. The European Commission has put forward a new initiative, the Union of skills, to address the existing shortages in terms of both occupations and skills in the EU, and Ϸվ is to debate ...
Research for REGI, CONT and BUDG Committees Cohesion Policy Calendar (2021-2027 and 2014-2020 Programming Periods) February 2025 update
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 ...
Exploring synergies between Horizon Europe and the EU Cohesion Policy
This study examines the evolution and the current status of the implementation of synergies between Horizon Europe and the Cohesion Policy funds for research and innovation activities. It provides insights into the main barriers and drivers for the uptake of these synergies, along with possible pathways forward to achieve greater innovation outcomes. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Industry ...
This study examines the evolution and the current status of the implementation of synergies between Horizon Europe and the Cohesion Policy funds for research and innovation activities. It provides insights into the main barriers and drivers for the uptake of these synergies, along with possible pathways forward to achieve greater innovation outcomes. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Industry ...
The future of cohesion policy: Current state of the debate
Discussions on the next EU multiannual financial framework are expected to begin soon. These talks on the allocation of future budget resources have a direct impact on all European Union policies, including EU cohesion policy. A reflection on the future of cohesion policy is underway, engaging EU institutions and advisory bodies, EU Member States, regional and local authorities, and stakeholders. The European Commission set up a high-level group of specialists to examine the direction of cohesion ...
Relever les défis démographiques de l’Union: mise en œuvre de la boîte à outils «démographie» 2023
La population de l’Union vieillit et devrait diminuer. Le recul de la population en âge de travailler entraîne des risques de pénurie aggravée de main-d’œuvre, de pression accrue sur les budgets publics, de creusement des disparités territoriales et de dépeuplement. Ces phénomènes peuvent avoir une incidence négative sur la compétitivité de l’Union, freiner les transitions écologique et numérique et nuire à la cohésion sociale. Si la gestion de la transition démographique relève de la responsabilité ...
Understanding EU humanitarian action
Natural hazards, armed conflicts, human-induced or amplified disasters, and often, complex crises – a combination of these may result in humanitarian emergencies. Meeting complex humanitarian needs, especially in resource-scarce environments, requires intervention beyond national capacities. Therefore, broader humanitarian action is essential to save lives, preserve the health and dignity of victims, assist recovery, and improve prevention, preparedness and resilience. This action encompasses humanitarian ...
Austria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Latest state of play
Austria's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) was updated on 9 November 2023 with the introduction of a REPowerEU chapter. The plan now totals €4 187 million, of which €3 961million are financed through Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) grants. The difference is financed through national resources. To implement the plan, Austria is leveraging further amounts beyond EU support from the national budget. Austria has requested the maximum amount of grants available (non-repayable support ...
Building on Part 1, which draws lessons from the implementation of CRII, CRII+, REACT-EU and SURE, Part 2 of this study explores alternative approaches to enhance the EU budget’s capacity to respond to crises and discusses the implications of these options from the point of view of control and accountability.