The 9th Cohesion Report highlights significant achievements of Cohesion Policy in terms of fostering upwards economic and social convergence in the Union. 

This study outlines innovative approaches to "zero long-term unemployment" and job guarantees across Europe, highlighting lessons learnt and insights to opportunities for transfer and scaling up.

This Handbook provides practical guidance to support Member States in setting up active inclusion programmes to address disadvantaged NEETs under the ALMA initiative.

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is the EU’s main tool for investing in people, building a more social and inclusive Europe and advancing the European Pillar of Social Rights. The ESF+ helps shape policies related to employment, social matters, education, and skills across the EU.

Evaluation should be a key component in any communication strategy. This principle is reflected in the Common Provisions Regulation 2021-2027 (CPR). Programmes’ authorities have a legal obligation to assess the impact of their

COMMUNICATING COHESION POLICY IS A WIN-WIN

Improving the visibility of Cohesion Policy has become a major priority in recent years. Every year cohesion funding supports thousands of projects across Europe, embodying the most tangible manifestation of the EU on the ground.

This publication supports Member States in raising awareness in their own administrations and among stakeholders about the legally binding communication and visibility rules for European Union funding programmes under the long-term EU budget and NextGenerationEU from 2021.