On 6 November 2012 the EU Ministers for Cohesion Policy will meet in Nicosia (Cyprus) to discuss elements of the future policy. The meeting takes place at a crucial time in the negotiations on the 2014-2020 budget, as well as in the negotiations on the legislative framework for the future Cohesion Policy.

Discussions will focus on how the new elements of Cohesion Policy will be put into practice and on the effectiveness and governance of Cohesion Policy. The full agenda of the Informal Ministerial meeting is available here.