EU cohesion policy: What is it?

Fact or Fake by France Médias Monde

Oct 27, 202200:01:30News & Politics

Cohesion funds (ERDF, ESF+, JTF) and structural funds: are you unfamiliar with these words or acronyms? Our Europe team explains these concepts to help you understand what EU cohesion policy is. At currently €392 billion...

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