Workshop description :

Local projects financed by EU Cohesion policy represent the most visible aspect of the EU to citizens. However, the perceived complexity of EU Cohesion policy financing can have a negative impact on public perception of the EU. Therefore, it is the responsibility of local and regional authorities tasked with implementing EU Cohesion policy funds to ensure that beneficiaries, and ultimately citizens, are satisfied with their experience with EU Cohesion policy funds.

This workshop aims to explore concrete measures and actions that local and regional authorities can take to enhance the effective management of EU Cohesion policy. The outcomes will significantly contribute to the ongoing debate on the future of EU Cohesion policy.

Agenda :

• From 9 A.M.: Registration and coffee
• 9:30 Welcome, Hortense Lutz-Hermellin, Head of Representation of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region in Brussels
• 9:45 Anabela Santos, Francesco Molica, Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission
• 10:00 Fabian Gal, Directorate for European Funds, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region, Researcher at the University of Rennes
• 10:15 Cristina Zerbinati, Researcher at the University of Padua, Councillor of the Municipality of Fiesso Umbertiano and Member of Building Europe with local councillors network
• 10:30 Ann-Kerstin Myleus, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission, DG REGIO – Administrative Capacity Building and Solidarity Instruments
• 10:45 Q&A and wrap-up

Moderator: Fabian Gal, Directorate for European Funds, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region, Researcher at the University of Rennes

Registration: EWRC@auvergnerhonealpes.fr

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