Source: European Parliament
Substantial financial means are available at the EU level to support local and regional authorities in implementing the objectives of the European Green Deal.
About one third of all 2021-2027 cohesion policy funding, more than EUR 110 billion, will be invested in the green transition. The mid-term review of programmes for 2021-2027 provides an opportunity to address emerging priorities, boost implementation and make strategic choices on the best use of available resources, including on actions of the Green Deal.
The Commission is striving to support local and regional authorities in responding to climate and environmental challenges in alignment with the EU priorities.
The funds should support types of activities that comply with the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ principle.
Moreover, a comprehensive EU Agenda for Cities is being prepared to take stock of the existing support tools with a view to streamlining them to improve synergies and achieve greater impact.
The Agenda will focus on ensuring that cities have active participation in the design and implementation of relevant policy initiatives. For post-2027, a simpler, and more impactful long-term budget would help improve synergies and efficiency of EU policies.
The Commission will continue working closely with the Committee of the Regions including with its ‘Green Deal Going Local’ task force, with a view to jointly implementing the future EU Agenda for Cities that is in making.