Brussels, Belgium. Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos will chair the General Affairs Council meeting on Cohesion Policy in Brussels next Thursday. He will also present the priorities of the Cyprus EU Presidency to European Parliament committees on February 25.
Council meeting on cohesion policy
According to a press release issued by the Finance Ministry, ministers responsible for Cohesion Policy are expected to approve Council conclusions on the European Commission communication “An Agenda for Cities” during the meeting.
The conclusions underline the importance of cities for economic development, innovation, social cohesion and employment, while highlighting challenges including housing, social inequalities and the impacts of climate change.
“The conclusions provide an opportunity to recognise the urban dimension in EU policymaking,” the press release said.
Discussion on post-2027 programming period
Ministers will also exchange views on a document prepared by the Cypriot Presidency on lessons learned from the mid-term review of the 2021–2027 Cohesion Policy and how these will be used in the new programming period after 2027.
The discussion is expected to focus in particular on the support provided by Cohesion Policy to the Union’s new strategic priorities for competitiveness, resilience and strategic autonomy.
European Parliament meetings on February 25
On February 25, Keravnos will visit the European Parliament to participate in separate meetings of the Committee on Regional Development and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.
According to the announcement, he will brief members of the two committees on the main objectives of the Cypriot Presidency regarding Cohesion Policy, as well as on the priorities of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council.
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