EC publishes regional competitiveness index and Eurobarometer
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The European Commission has published the regional competitiveness index for 2019 and the Eurobarometer on regional policy.
“The sooner cohesion policy programs are prepared, the better EU funds will be used in the field. The Commission is actively helping the member states to develop their programs, and the Regional Competitiveness Index and Eurobarometer published today provide useful information on where to direct EU and public investment,” Johannes Hahn, the Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy, Enlargement Negotiations and Regional Policy, said.
The regional competitiveness index is updated every three years and allows regions to monitor and evaluate their development over time and in comparison with other regions. According to the Eurobarometer Flash study on citizens’ knowledge of regional policy and its perception, the vast majority of EU citizens (81%) are of the opinion that EU-funded projects have a positive impact on their lives. However, only 40% of EU citizens know about such projects.
