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Digitalisation transforms societies and economies, affecting the way we live, work and relate to one another. This paper explores the regional development issues associated with digitalisation, and draws out how regions may be affected, with a particular focus on rural and remoter areas. Key issues are: There are large disparities between countries. Of a range…
The paper provides an overview on the migratory phenomenon, observed through the lens of its territorial dimensions, and examines the degree to which this phenomenon affects territorial disparities. 1 It also reviews some of the policy responses put in place to tackle the territorial issues related to migration, focusing primarily on the social and economic…
There has been a marked rise in support for ‘populist’ parties and causes in Europe over the last decade. Populism is a contested concept, but at its core is the opposition of ‘the people’ to ‘the elites’. Its emergence as a significant force in European polities has raised doubts about the hegemony of western liberal…
Political concern with interpersonal and interregional socio-economic disparities has grown in Europe in 2017-18, in response to national election/referendum results and wider unease at the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities. Studies suggest that: Regional disparities in GDP per capita in Europe have widened since 2008, partly due to an increase in inequalities between countries….
This study reviews current and emerging issues for Cohesion Policy to support the work agenda of the European Parliament’s Committee for Regional Development during its new mandate for 2019-2024. The analysis focuses on issues relating to the committee’s competences and concludes by highlighting key policy themes and political questions for the debate on Cohesion Policy…
The policy context for regional policy in Europe is changing, part of a global trend of greater awareness of social and territorial inequality. Europe faces the triple challenges of ensuring economic growth to sustain its social model, responding to inequality, and managing the sustainability transition. A big question is how disparities in productivity, unemployment and…
As the negotiations on the future of the EU budget and the reform of Cohesion Policy enter their final year, some progress has been made on the structure of the MFF, and the shape and content of the legislative package, but the amount and distribution of resources are still open and contested. Complicating factors are…
This study evaluates the visibility and communication of cohesion policy in online media. It employs a mixed methods approach to investigate media coverage, representation and user perceptions of cohesion policy in online media. The research draws on an original dataset of over 60,000 news articles and 100,000 user-generated comments. It also analyses social media –…
In contrast with recent developments in Cohesion policy and the preparations for the next MFF, this is a quiescent period in State aid control. Two major reform agendas – SAAP and SAM – have been completed and have overhauled almost every aspect of policy. In recent policy statements, the Commission has emphasised continuity and stability,…
This review of Competition policy control of regional aid takes place in something of an interregnum. There is currently no ‘grand plan’ for State aid reform but the Commission has published a consultation strategy on the State aid rules and has begun its appraisal of a large body of rules. The cornerstone of State aid…