The Future of Cohesion Policy 

Event date: 03 Mar 16

3rd March, 09:00-12:30 ASP 1G2

GUE/NGL Hearing on "The Future of Cohesion Policy"
3rd March, 09:00-12:30
ASP 1G2

09:00 - 10h30
Panel 1 - "Experiences from former cohesion countries - Impact of cohesion policy on economic and social development and perspectives"

Speakers:
•Introduction by Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Vice-President of the European Parliament
•Alexis Charitsis, Greek Deputy Economy Minister in charge of EU funds
•Daithi McKay, Sinn Fein MLA for the north of Ireland
•Josu Juaristi, GUE/NGL MEP
•Opening of debate with the local and regional representatives
•Closing of debate and conclusions by Josu Juaristi

15' break

10h45 - 12h30

Panel 2 - "The future of cohesion policy after 2020"- ongoing political debates and challenges that impact on the future of cohesion policy

Speakers:
•Introduction by Martina Michels, GUE/NGL MEP
•Peter Berkowitz, DG REGIO, Head of Unit Policy Development, Strategic Management, Relations with the Council DG for Regional and Urban Policy
•Anne Quart, State secretary for EU affairs and consumer protection, Brandenburg region
•Opening of debate with the local and regional representatives
•Closing of debate and conclusions by Martina Michels

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Related MEPs
•Dimitris Papadimoulis
•Josu Juaristi
•Martina Michels

Related delegations
•SYRIZA
•EH Bildu
•DIE LINKE

More info and livestreaming here: http://www.guengl.eu/news/article/events/the-future-of-cohesion-policy-3-3-2016