The effectiveness of cohesion policy

This report examines how potential future EU enlargements could impact the effectiveness of cohesion policy. It considers the challenges and opportunities presented by a larger Union for regional development funding and aims to ensure cohesion policy remains a key tool for reducing disparities.

The report will assess the implications for current and future Member States, focusing on the regional perspective. It seeks to identify strategies to maintain cohesion policy's goals and impact in an expanded European Union.