European Union, cohesion policies, socio-economic inequalities, sustainable development, globalization, European structural funds, regional aid, ERDF, EAFRD, ESF
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The European Union's cohesion policies aim to reduce socio-economic inequalities and promote sustainable development across its territories, ensuring a common prosperity and harmonized development.
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[...] Cohesion policies as an instrument for reducing socio-economic inequalities of territories Aware of the development gaps, the European Union has put in place a whole arsenal of support funds capable of responding to local needs. We speak of cohesion policies to designate this set of financial measures, instruments and programs for the most fragile economies to integrate them into European growth. One can take the example of European structural and investment funds that bring together regional aid (ERDF), on themes such as agriculture (EAFRD) or social cohesion (ESF). [...]
[...] This includes the driving zones of the European Union in the Paris Basin, around the Italian Lombardy and Catalonia, as well as the countries of Northern Europe, at a very high level of development. In conclusion, the analysis of the two documents highlights the primary role played by cohesion policies in the overall economic development of the region. Many improvements have been noted following the support provided by these aids. However, this phenomenon of catch-up is threatened by the reduction of state participation in the European budget. Regions in difficulty emphasize their role as a balance to promote a balanced and sustainable development of the region. [...]
[...] However, economic difficulties lead to reversals and new positions on the subject of cohesion policies. In fact, the deputy regrets that "Western European governments are backtracking on their promises" by limiting their limited contribution to the European budget (Document 1). This decrease may hinder the progress of regions in transition, which may suffer from the reduction of this aid, while cohesion policies had been rather beneficial until now for the homogeneity of situations within the European Union." Regarding regions in transition, the situation concerns populations with a GDP per capita between 75% and the European average. [...]
[...] However, cohesion policies must still evolve in their implementation to optimize coordination. In conclusion, the European Union has taken stock of the development gaps creating significant disparities between its different territories. To continue harmonization and promote growth, it has undertaken an intense policy of support both economically and technically and digitally to contribute to the recovery of the most troubled economies. In addition to cohesion mechanisms, it highlights the relevance of preparing these regions for tomorrow's priorities by providing them with a significant insight. [...]
[...] Second part: document analysis « Show the modalities and objectives of the cohesion policies of the European Union. To contribute to the reduction of socio-economic inequalities and promote the sustainable good health of the European economy, cohesion policies have been put in place for the territories in precise ways. That is why it is important to understand the parameters and objectives related to the definition of cohesion policies within the European Union. Document 1 constitutes testimony to the decisive impact of these cohesion policies on the catching up of regions in difficulty, such as in Romania, represented by European MP Clotilde Armand. [...]
