Expert Group meeting on territorial cohesion (hybrid)

The meeting will focus on the European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), with particular attention to the new simplified funding instrument, “The Fund”, which merges existing shared management funds. Discussions will assess the impact on Cohesion Policy and local and regional government investment.

Participants will exchange views on the proposal’s architecture, especially National and Regional Partnership Plans, and consider CEMR’s draft amendments and negotiation strategies. Key questions include safeguarding multilevel governance, budget ringfencing, and engagement with national governments and MEPs.

The event will also address the Commission’s forthcoming territorial strategies (2025–2026), including the Agenda for Cities, strategies for islands, outermost and border regions, and an updated Rural Action Plan. These initiatives aim to shape future EU policies, with local and regional governments invited to contribute actively.

• CEMR Members
• Hybrid (Online and CEMR’s meeting room)