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Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion Policy

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The aim of the Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion Policy is to reduce disparities in wealth and development between the regions of the European Union.

The Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion Policy has two main objectives:

  • Investment for growth and employment in order to strengthen the job market and regional economies;
  • European territorial cooperation, which aims to support cohesion in the European Union through cross-border, transnational and inter-regional cooperation.

This ambition is realised through support for actions that improve citizens’ daily lives.

European cohesion policy funds

For the period 2021-2027, nearly 18 billion euros are allocated to France to implement this policy, financed by three European funds.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠9.1 billion euros

(+1.1 billion euros for European territorial cooperation)

6,7 billion euros


1 billion euros


Distribution

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Distribution of the 2021-2027 model by fund

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Advancement

as of June 30, 2023 (EU amounts), excluding interreg.

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The strategic objectives of cohesion policy

For the period 2021-2027, cohesion policy focuses on five strategic objectives common to all member states. 

  • a smarter Europe, through innovation, digitalization, economic transformation and support for small and medium-sized businesses; 
  • a greener, zero-carbon Europe, which implements the Paris Agreement and invests in the energy, climate and ecological transition; 
  • a more connected Europe, equipped with strategic transport networks; 
  • a more social Europe, which will give concrete expression to the European Pillar of Social Rights and support quality jobs, education, skills , social inclusion and equal access to healthcare; 
  • a Europe closer to citizens, which will support locally driven development strategies and sustainable urban development across the European Union. 

The weight of these objectives is then adapted according to the needs of the Member States and the regions which compose them.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distribution of cohesion policy funds by strategic objective:

Cohesion policy funds 2014-2020

For the 2014-2020 period, France is receiving 19 billion euros to implement this policy.

ERDF 8,4 billion euros (+ 1,1 billion euros dedicated to the European territorial cooperation objective)
ESF  5,5 billion euros
YEI   944 million euros
React-EU 3,9 billion euros


Projects financed as part of the cohesion policy

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