Ambitious but pragmatic? Reflections on the budget and regulatory reform proposals for 2021-2027 #CohesionPolicy in European Policies Research Centre blog based on #EoRPA paper by John Bachtler, Carlos Mendez and Fionawishlade at bit.ly/2lS89aZ

#CohesionPolicy spending influences how citizens perceive the EU & European integration. It promotes regional & local identification with the EU, but only if properly communicated. More results of COHESIFY Horizon 2020 in new issue of @EU_Regional Panorama bit.ly/2KUqZcM

"Research suggests that policymakers often respond to narratives and case studies which show how policies affect individuals’ everyday lives." bit.ly/2MQveGy

Excellent, thought-provoking article on implications of place-based strategies for regional industrial policy. Discusses vehicles for improving international structural competitiveness, regional positioning for value capture and (crucially) for sustaining competitive advantage. x.com/dgbailey/statu…

En vacances ou habitant de #Bretagne 🇨🇵, participe au concours 📷 #EUinmyRegion avant 31 août... Que des merveilles... Mont St Michel, St Malo, Cap Fréhel, Ploumanac'h cofinancées par 🇪🇺 ec.europa.eu/regional_polic…

What kind of flexibility is needed for #CohesionPolicy? This was a much-discussed topic in our workshops with Local Managing Authorities! 🤔 Michael Schneider's opinion via @EURACTIV ➡️euractiv.com/section/econom…

Are you among the 1⃣0⃣5⃣0⃣0⃣+ people who already voted for its preferred #RegioStars finalist?! 🤩👏 👀 the descriptions of the projects and vote for your favourite one! 📩⤵️ ec.europa.eu/regional_polic… And happy #WorldEmojiDay to all!

Last days to submit your photo of an EU-funded project to the #EUinmyregion photo competition! ⌛️ The 30 winning pictures will be compiled into an exhibition travelling around Europe! Take part before 31 August 👉 bit.ly/2HLYMad @EUinmyregion

🧐 Can regional policies enhance European identity? Together w/ COHESIFY we will discuss #CohesionPolicy perception and communication at ERSA Cork 2018 📌 Special Session: Cohesion Policy and European Identity Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/2LwwT3g #ERSACork18 #cometoCork

Similar story from the Horizon 2020 COHESIFY project which found evidence of effective communication on #ESIF by Polish regions and high awareness of benefits. However, also concern among people that EU funding is not benefiting all regions and social groups bit.ly/2ONQdLz

Interesting trends. Further insight from Horizon 2020 COHESIFY: social media content on FB & Twitter is largely neutral, mostly official & factual information. Need for more emotive and topical social media activity in order to engage & connect with citizens bit.ly/2zuVxyf

Also session on communication and opp. to present COHESIFY findings: #cohesionpolicy influences how citizens perceive the EU, but spending needs to be more regionally & local differentiated – and seen by citizens to address THEIR perceptions of regional and local needs. (2/2)

How can #CohesionPolicy strengthen European identity? 🙄🤔💡 On the 25th and 26th of October in #Bucharest, after two years of research and more than 20 deliverables, we will present the first project results and policy recommendations. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/2yJpM2S

Some thoughts for Perceive conference on communicating #CohesionPolicy : 1) Prioritize communication within organizations 2) Professionalize the communication officers 3) Communicate the brand EU, not only specific policy 4) Work on the language: speak people's language

In our research, we took into account the citizens' point of view: Have you ever heard about #CohesionPolicy, Regional Policy or Structural Funds? Have you ever heard about any EU funded project? Where? Have you benefited from it in your daily life? ⬇️

Some insights of our #survey results: perceiveproject.eu/2017/11/03/wha…

📝First policy recommendations! Regions wants to engage more directly with the EU and to be more flexible in adapting the policy to local context and unforeseen events. Enhance cooperation between technical bodies and policymakers. Use of evidence based strategy #CohesionPolicy