The future of cohesion policy

In this joint position paper of 23 June 2010, Dutch central, regional and local government address five key issues considered important for the future of cohesion policy. The aim is to make a constructive contribution to the wider discussion on the future of cohesion policy and to provide input for the fifth Cohesion Report. While acknowledging that not all parts of cohesion policy have direct relevance for the Netherlands, this paper covers the full range of instruments applicable to all regions and member states that will receive funds in the next period.