Common Position Paper on the Future of Cohesion Policy with a Focus on Ensuring Regional Flexibility and Promoting Simplification

This document presents the perspectives and concerns of associations and networks regarding the future of Cohesion Policy in Europe. It highlights the policy’s importance in fostering regional development and supporting the green and digital transitions. Additionally, it underscores the significant role played by their members in implementing Cohesion Policy, leveraging their strong presence in local economies.
Why Europe’s support for local currency lending is crucial to stronger partnerships with the Global South

In this brief, the author analyse the European financial institutions efforts to enhance local currency lending and risk hedging, and call for a strategic approach that aligns with the EU’s development, economic and geostrategic interests. The EU should view local currency financing as a strategic opportunity to strengthen its relationship with countries in the Global South and foster mutually beneficial partnerships