On 15th February Dr Arno van der Zwet and Professor John Bachtler presented a study on a review in the role of the European Investment Bank in European Cohesion Policy at the Committee on Regional Development in European Parliament.
The study provides a comprehensive analysis and assessment of how Cohesion Policy objectives have been delivered through the European Investment Bank.
The results show that there is limited understanding of the effectiveness of European Investment Bank contributions to Cohesion Policy. In order to increase accountability, the inter-institutional relationship between the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development and the European Investment Bank should be strengthened.
Please find the video of the presentation at the European Parliament and the ensuing debate below.
