Note: The number of irregularities reported as fraudulent measures the results of efforts by Member States to counter fraud and other illegal activities affecting financial interests and shouldn't be interpreted as the level of fraud

Read more on how Member States deal with irregularities and on the protection of EU financial interests and the fight against fraud

Source: European Commission

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Graph from the report EU Cohesion Policy contributing to employment and growth in Europe Source: European Commission

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Source: Annual activity reports  DG REGIO and DG EMPL

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The study provides an overview of German's socio-economic, poitical and administrative framework for Cohesion Policy. 'With a focus on the state of Berlin, it presents the Operational Programmes 2007 - 2013 as well as the main policy objectives. The paper gives also an insight into the German view on the future of Cohesion policy and the preparation of the programming period 2014 - 2020'.

Read the full study Source: European Parliament