EU 2021-27 Policy Framework

EU Funds are shaped by EU regulation which identifies five objectives where the EU is best placed to deliver investments in 2021-27:

1. Smarter Europe 
2. Greener, carbon free Europe 
3. More Connected Europe 
4. More Social Europe 
5. Europe closer to citizens 

What’s new for the EU 2021-27 period?

• 5 policy objectives focused on those most relevant for a competitive and future-proof Europe
• Climate targets: weighted climate & environmental contribution of investments, min. targets for funds, climate adjustment mechanism
• Greater empowerment in fund management: dedicated policy objective implemented only through territorial and local development strategies
• Simplification: one set single of rules for the eight Funds and reduced secondary legislation
• Conditions for success: streamlined enabling conditions throughout the programming period
• Flexible programming: allocation of flexibility amount only after midterm review of socio-economic situation/ new challenges
• Reinforced visibility & communication: beneficiaries and operations of strategic importance

Click here for more information on the EU's 2021-27 roadmap.