The delivery system of Cohesion Policy now and in future

The debate about Cohesion Policy post 2027 has already started. Meanwhile, many of the adjustments of the delivery mechanism introduced in recent years still have to show whether they help to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Cohesion Policy.
To facilitate the discussion about which changes to delivery mechanisms are worth carrying over to post 2027, this report offers a first review of changes in the 2021-2027 regulations, flexibilities introduced in Cohesion Policy regulations to fac…

The debate about Cohesion Policy post 2027 has already started. Meanwhile, many of the adjustments of the delivery mechanism introduced in recent years still have to show whether they help to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Cohesion Policy.
To facilitate the discussion about which changes to delivery mechanisms are worth carrying over to post 2027, this report offers a first review of changes in the 2021-2027 regulations, flexibilities introduced in Cohesion Policy regulations to face the pandemic and refugee crises, and possible lessons from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
The review is based on desktop studies, a short survey of Cohesion Policy Programme authorities and interviews with authorities involved in Cohesion Policy and/or the RRF. The results highlight some first indications.