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Update - Level of implementation of EU Funds in Poland

Submitted by Alexandra on Tue, 25/06/2013 - 10:34

According to data generated from the KSI SIMIK 07-13 National Information System, since the start of programmes until 23th June 2013, 268 100 applications (correct from the formal point of view) were submitted for the global amount of co-financing (both Community and national funds) of PLN 550.9 billion.

During the same period, 86 123 contracts for co-financing were signed with beneficiaries, for the amount of PLN 357 billion (83 658 336 847  EUR*) amount of co-funding on the part of the EU of PLN 246.7 billion, which constitutes 86.3 percent of allocation for the 2007-2013 period.

The value of beneficiaries’ expenditure recognised as eligible, resulting from submitted payment claims was PLN 214.8 billion (50 343 593 561 EUR*), and in the part of EU co-financing – PLN 152.3 billion.

*Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 4,2667 PLN

Read the full press release

Source: Polish Ministry of EU Funds

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Bulgaria - Absorption rates of EU Funds (May 2013)

Submitted by Alexandra on Mon, 17/06/2013 - 16:21

Data: www.eufunds.bg

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European Parliament resolution on youth guarantee schemes

Submitted by Alexandra on Thu, 13/06/2013 - 10:46
Jobs for young people, social investment responses to economic crisis and the architecture of European Monetary Union were the key issues debated by MEPs, the Council Presidency and the Commission President on Wednesday, in the run-up to the European summit on 27 and 28 June. Decisions are being taken, but not put into effect, MEPs stressed. Parliament summarized the key issues in three resolutions voted after the debate.
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Commissioner Hahn visits Greece and Romania

Submitted by Alexandra on Thu, 13/06/2013 - 10:35

EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn will be in Greece from 12 to 13 June 2013. The main objective of this visit is to take stock of the progress regarding structural funds implementation as well as discussions on the forthcoming funding period. The Commissioner will start his programme with a visit to the region Eastern Macedonia-Thrace and then will continue in Athens where he will meet Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Minister for Regional Development Kostis Hatzidakis.

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EIB first ever trade finance facility for Greece

Submitted by Alexandra on Thu, 13/06/2013 - 10:33

The European Investment Bank (EIB) provides up to EUR 500 million for trade finance to support foreign trade oriented small and medium sized companies (SMEs) in Greece. The EIB, as a long-term lender, has adapted to the needs of the real economy in Greece and enlarged its tool-kit with a short-term lending instrument to support international trade by Greek companies.

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Romania 2014-2020 - List of operational programmes financed from Structural and Investment Funds

Submitted by Alexandra on Tue, 11/06/2013 - 09:51

In addition, there will be 2 Territorial Cooperation Programmes (with Hungary and with Bulgria).

Based on the Consultative document in order to develop The Partnership Agreement for Romania 2014‐2020 Source: Romanian Ministry for European Funds

 

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Commission proposes legal framework for the extension of the n+2 rule to n+3 for Romania and Slovakia

Submitted by Alexandra on Mon, 10/06/2013 - 15:42

The European Commission adopted a proposal to modify the General Regulation in order to extend the 10% top-up until the end of 2007-13 and to give Romania and Slovakia more time to spend their allocations.

The proposal, COM(2013)301, will now be discussed with the European Parliament and the Council. Read the full proposal

Source: European Commission

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Timely support of EUR 100 million for key investments in Cyprus

Submitted by Alexandra on Fri, 31/05/2013 - 10:44

Press release- The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to provide EUR 100 million for key investments in Cyprus. The loan will be used to part-finance investments totalling EUR 1 177 million in areas identified under the National Strategic Reference Framework for the 2007-2013 period, which include improving the competitiveness of the Cypriot economy, promoting sustainable development, and investing in skills and innovation.

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Cohesion Policy: getting the most from EU Funds for growth and jobs - Commission moves to help

Submitted by Alexandra on Wed, 22/05/2013 - 09:32

Measures to help crisis-hit countries to use much needed EU funds have been proposed today by the European Commission. The measures would help these Member States to tackle youth unemployment, to support small and medium sized business and to pay for key infrastructure projects. In the absence of this proposed measure, Cohesion Policy investments for growth could be lost because of a lack of time to spend the money or because of the difficulty of finding national and private co-finance in the current economic climate.

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Development priorities for Hungary 2014-2020

Submitted by Alexandra on Tue, 07/05/2013 - 12:32

The 2013 National Reform Programme of Hungary includes a chapter on the preparations for the next generation on EU-funded programmes. The reports presents five development priorities: 1) Improving the competitiveness and global performance of the business sector; 2) Increasing the level of employment through economic development, employment, education and social inclusion policies, taking account of territorial disparities; 3) Enhancing energy and resource efficiency; 4) Tackling social and demographic challenges; 5) Local and regional development aimed at promoting economic growth.

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