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What percentage of the overall finance to climate objectives is expected from operations under the ERDF?
What percentage of the overall finance to climate objectives is expected from operations under the ERDF?
- 25%
- 20%
- 30% (correct)
- 35%
Which funding instrument is NOT included in the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)?
Which funding instrument is NOT included in the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)?
- European Cohesion Fund (correct)
- European Program for Employment and Social Innovation
- Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived
- Youth Employment Initiative
Which statement accurately describes the shared management of the ESF+?
Which statement accurately describes the shared management of the ESF+?
- Member States solely select projects for funding without any oversight.
- Only the European Commission manages the ESF+ resources.
- Both the Commission and Member States share the management responsibilities. (correct)
- Programmes are implemented independently by regional authorities.
What is the budget allocated to the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of ESF+ for 2021-2027?
What is the budget allocated to the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of ESF+ for 2021-2027?
Which of the following principles is included in the European Pillar of Social Rights?
Which of the following principles is included in the European Pillar of Social Rights?
What is the main aim of the Cohesion Fund?
What is the main aim of the Cohesion Fund?
The maximum EU co-financing rate for ESF+ programs can vary between which percentages?
The maximum EU co-financing rate for ESF+ programs can vary between which percentages?
Which of these is a focus area for the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand?
Which of these is a focus area for the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand?
Which Member States are supported by the Cohesion Fund?
Which Member States are supported by the Cohesion Fund?
In the 2021-2027 period, what is the expected contribution of the Cohesion Fund towards climate objectives?
In the 2021-2027 period, what is the expected contribution of the Cohesion Fund towards climate objectives?
What role do Member States play in the Cohesion Fund?
What role do Member States play in the Cohesion Fund?
What is the primary goal of the Just Transition Fund (JTF)?
What is the primary goal of the Just Transition Fund (JTF)?
Which policy is the Just Transition Fund primarily associated with?
Which policy is the Just Transition Fund primarily associated with?
In the context of the Just Transition Mechanism, what is a key concern addressed by the JTF?
In the context of the Just Transition Mechanism, what is a key concern addressed by the JTF?
Which of the following is a component of the Just Transition Mechanism?
Which of the following is a component of the Just Transition Mechanism?
What does the European Green Deal aim to achieve by 2050?
What does the European Green Deal aim to achieve by 2050?
What is the relationship between the European Commission and Member States in the context of the Cohesion Fund?
What is the relationship between the European Commission and Member States in the context of the Cohesion Fund?
Which group is most likely to benefit from the Just Transition Fund?
Which group is most likely to benefit from the Just Transition Fund?
What is one of the aims of the EU cohesion policy in relation to the Just Transition Fund?
What is one of the aims of the EU cohesion policy in relation to the Just Transition Fund?
What type of support does the Just Transition Platform provide?
What type of support does the Just Transition Platform provide?
Which objective is NOT part of the 2021-2027 EU cohesion policy goals?
Which objective is NOT part of the 2021-2027 EU cohesion policy goals?
What is the primary purpose of the EU cohesion policy?
What is the primary purpose of the EU cohesion policy?
Which statement about the funding allocated to the cohesion policy from 2021-2027 is true?
Which statement about the funding allocated to the cohesion policy from 2021-2027 is true?
Which of the following regions receives specific attention under the EU cohesion policy?
Which of the following regions receives specific attention under the EU cohesion policy?
Which fund is NOT mentioned as a supporter of the EU cohesion policy?
Which fund is NOT mentioned as a supporter of the EU cohesion policy?
What type of areas does the EU cohesion policy particularly focus on?
What type of areas does the EU cohesion policy particularly focus on?
Which objective emphasizes mobility enhancement under the EU cohesion policy?
Which objective emphasizes mobility enhancement under the EU cohesion policy?
Which objective is aimed at social inclusiveness in the EU cohesion policy?
Which objective is aimed at social inclusiveness in the EU cohesion policy?
What is highlighted as a key focus for the allocation of cohesion policy funding?
What is highlighted as a key focus for the allocation of cohesion policy funding?
Which of the following best describes the focus of the European Regional Development Fund?
Which of the following best describes the focus of the European Regional Development Fund?
Study Notes
EU Cohesion Policy Overview
- Aims to reduce economic, social, and territorial disparities across EU member states.
- Funding prioritizes less developed regions to support growth, job creation, and sustainable development.
- Key focuses include border regions, urban areas, remote areas, and outermost regions.
2021-2027 Objectives
- Five policy objectives include:
- A more competitive and smarter Europe.
- A greener transition towards a net zero carbon economy.
- Improved connectivity across Europe.
- A more social and inclusive Europe.
- Enhanced citizen engagement through integrated territorial development.
- Total budget allocation for cohesion policy is €392 billion, nearly one-third of the total EU budget.
Funding Instruments
- Supported by:
- European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
- Cohesion Fund
- Just Transition Fund (JTF)
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- Focuses on economic, social, and territorial cohesion.
- Enhances investments in innovation, green economy, connectivity, social inclusion, and local development.
- 30% of funds will contribute to climate objectives.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
- Main instrument for investing in people and implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights.
- Budget of €142.7 billion for 2021-2027.
- Includes four funding elements: ESF, FEAD, Youth Employment Initiative, and EaSI.
- Managed by Member States in partnership with the European Commission, focusing on key national priorities.
ESF+ Shared Management
- Joint responsibility for management between the Commission and Member States.
- Co-financing allows EU contributions to vary between 50% and 95% based on the region's development.
Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI)
- Has a budget of €762 million, managed directly by the European Commission.
- Funds projects and supports policies on labor market imbalances, employment skills, and cross-border labor mobility.
Cohesion Fund
- Targets Member States with GNI per capita below 90% of the EU-27 average.
- Supports investments in environment and transport infrastructure.
- Expected to allocate 37% of funds towards climate objectives.
Just Transition Fund (JTF)
- New instrument under the Cohesion Policy to support EU climate neutrality by 2050.
- Aims to mitigate regional inequalities resulting from the transition to climate neutrality.
- Enabled by a Just Transition Platform to facilitate support for affected regions.
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Explore the fundamentals of the EU's cohesion policy as established in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. This quiz covers the goals of economic, social, and territorial cohesion, along with the impact of funding on regional disparities and quality of life across the EU member states.
