Setting European priorities: The cohesion policy perspective, Brussel - Hoofdinhoud

Discussions regarding the future priorities of cohesion policy, as well as on the ongoing and post-2020 MFF, are underway. The aim of this roundtable is to provide a comprehensive account of the challenges that cohesion policy faces from different policy perspectives and to seek innovative solutions. The discussion will also feed into the broader future of Europe debate, as recently launched by the Commission White Paper, presenting scenarios for the future evolution of the Union.

13.30 Opening remarks by Ramón Luis VALCÁRCEL, Vice-President of the European Parliament

13:50 Panel discussion with:

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  Lambert VAN NISTELROOIJ, MEP, Member of the Committee on Regional Development
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  Petr OSVALD, Member of the Committee of the Regions
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  Simona PIATTONI, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Trento, Italy

  (by videoconference from European University Institute, Florence)

Discussant: Vasilis MARGARAS, Policy Analyst, EPRS

Moderator: Sarah SHEIL, Head of Structural Policies Unit, Members' Research Service, EPRS

14.45 Questions and answers

Location: Library Reading Room - Altiero Spinelli Building - ASP 05D

Last updated: 08-06-2017