The role of cities in Cohesion Policy 2014-2020

This project, undertaken for the European Parliament's REGI Committee, analysed the increased role of cities in EU Cohesion policy in 2014-2020 and the potential benefits. The study covered the potential impact, opportunities and risks, investigating in particular the best and most efficient ways of implementing new rules proposed in the regulations discussed between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. The study involved seven national case studies, each examining national procedures for Cohesion policy and the case of an example city.