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Explore the comprehensive and dynamic Cohesion Policy and Interreg for 2021-2027, with a focus on transitioning to a smart, low-carbon economy and stronger links to the European Semester. Discover the simplified administrative processes, faster implementation, and balanced allocation methods. Don't miss the new components and innovation investments in Interreg, along with the ongoing MFF and programming negotiations.
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OPEN DAYSCohesionpolicy & Interreg for 2021-2027 October 2019
Cohesion Policy - A modern, dynamicpolicy331 billion euro (2018 prices) Modern investment Focus on transition to smart, low-carbon economy Strongerlink to EuropeanSemester Comprehensive performance data (near real time), open data Simple, flexible, dynamic • 7 funds, 1 regulation (50% shorter) • 80 key administrative simplifications • Fasterimplementation (return to n+2) • Responsive to emerging needs (e.g. migration) For all regions • Balanced and fair allocation method • 75% of financial resources to poorest regions and Member States, where most needed
A more flexible and territorial Interreg8,4 billion euro (2018 prices) New components From 3 to 5 components New approach to maritime cooperation Specificoutermost component Interregional innovation investments Separateregulation - ECBM Full integration external borders • IPA and ENI borders included • Some specificities retained but also alignment to classical Interreg simplification • 80 key administrative simplifications • Fasterimplementation (return to n+2) • New audit approach
Evolution of eligibilitysince 1989… Cross-border cooperationonly No major changes for post 2020
MFF negotiations – timing Objective toreacha political agreement in 2019/2020 EP position adopted in interim report on the MFF package (14/11/2018) No EUCouncilpositionyet MFF negotiating box preparedduring AT and RO Presidencies EU Council17-18 October– possibly firstdiscussion on the figures (overalllevels, balancesbetweenheadings) FI Presidencyobjective: finalise the revision of the negotiatingbox and reachanagreementat the DecemberEU Council Sectoral proposals can only be finalised after MFF deal (i.e. in 2020) Risk: newlegislationmay be delayed
MFF negotiations– keyissuesrelated to CP 7-year MFF ratherconfirmed – MFF mid-term review and CP mid-term reviewstill to be negotiated CP budget – EP calls for the same budget in real terms Differentproposals for co-financingrates – EP in favour of increase pre-financing levels- EP in favour of increase Thematicconcentration – level (national vs. regional) and thresholdsstillunder discussion Decommitmentrules– differentoptions (incl. n+3and transition)
2. Cohesionpolicy & Interreg • legislativepackage
Process - timing – Parliament EP adopted its 1st reading position on all elements of the legislative package for post-2020 cohesion policy during 2019:
Process - timing – Council Financial provisions put aside part of the MFF discussions: drafting will only be dealt with once political agreement is reached Between 19 December 2018 and 19 June 2019 – agreement reached on common position on various parts of the regulations 29 May – Interreg Nothing yet on ECBM
Trilogues Started already with the previousEP (Feb/March) – no agreement Technical triloguesre-started in September; firstpoliticaltrilogue3/10 Objective: agreementon elements most important for the programmingprocessby December Unclarity on ECBM
Interreg regulation - keyissues for negotiations Proposed architecture –new maritime approach (EP and Council in agreement) and component 5 (different approaches in EP and Council) Small Project Fund – size and legal requirements (EP mainly) New Interreg-specific objectives “Better Cooperation Governance” and “Safer and more secure Europe” - obligatory character and size Commission involvement in project selection Levels of pre-financing and co-financing rates (not discussed in Interreg negotiations)
Programming negotiations Commission is prepared for the 2021-2027 programming exercise more than half a year earlier than for the 2014-2020 period The CPR proposal was issued already in May 2018 and includes details on programme templates Commission issued orientation papers for all cross-border cooperation areas Commission will issue by end October, orientation papers for transnational areas, maritime cooperation and IPA CBC Commission will issue by end 2019 a strategic programming document for future NDICI (former ENI) programmes
Programming negotiations - upcoming events Indicative calendar for programming 2021-2027 based current progress: Informal dialogue between the Commission and the Member states/Interreg authorities has started Mature drafts of programming documents expected to be submitted by mid-2020 Formal submission of programming documents ready for adoption expected in the second half of 2020
Programming negotiations – past experience Lessons learned: We need to be faster in 2021-2027 in order not to delay implementation It is important to make as much progress as possible during the informal stage in order to allow for their fast adoption once the new legislation is in place Interreg programming requires enough time for constructive dialogues among Member States/regions involved – possible decisional bottlenecks Lack of cross-border and transnational data complicates analytical phase – hence the “orientation papers” – BUT enough time should be foreseen for robust SWOT analysis
Programming negotiations- conclusions Interreg programming can be complex (many actors, across borders) Time it takes should not be underestimated Useful to call upon external expertise for “objective” elements Stakeholders’ involvement crucial Difficult to work while the legislative framework is unclear (we all know this but have to accept ) DG REGIO staff always available to support and engage Thank you for passing by…. Hopefully our good cooperation can continue.
