ERU, Alm.del - 2013-14 - Bilag 12: Invitation til interparlamentarisk udvalgsmøde med Europa Parlamentets Udvalg fir Regionaludvikling, d. 27/11-13

The implementation challenges of the future CohesionPolicy:Towards productive investment for growth and cohesionthrough improved synergies between local, national and EUlevel to deliver the EU 2020 StrategyWednesday, 27 November 2013, 15:00 – 18:30European Parliament, BrusselsRoom - TBCAll speakers have yet to be confirmedOrganised with the support of the Directorate for Relations with national Parliaments

Order of businessWednesday, 27 November 201314.00 - 15.0015.00 - 15.10Registration of participantsWelcome and introductory remarks by Danuta HÜBNERChairof the Committee on Regional development of the EuropeanParliamentSESSION I -The future Cohesion Policy - A modernised andresult based policy for sustainable growth and jobs in the EUMs Danuta HÜBNER,Chair of the Committee on RegionalDevelopment of the European ParliamentMr Lambert VAN NISTELROOJandMs Constanze KREHL,MEP's,co-rapporteurs on the Cohesion Package 2014-2020Mr Johannes HAHN,Commissioner for Regional Policy, EuropeanCommissionH. E. Mr Raimundas KAROBLIS,Ambassador, PermanentRepresentative of Lithuania to the EUDebate with national Parliamentarians and MEPs

Possible topics for discussion in this session could include:The role of national Parliaments and of European Parliament in monitoring thenew cohesion policy.Strategic programming and coordination of the funds (European Structural andInvestment funds) and policies (Cohesion Policy; Horizon 2020; COSME;...) orhow to improve synergies in a multi-level governance process.Co-financing, administrative capacity and quality of projects.How to strengthen the territorial dimension of the new policy ?Moderator:Speakers:16.50-17.00.Ms Danuta HÜBNER,Chair of the Committee on RegionalDevelopment of the European ParliamentMr Derek VAUGHAN,MEP, rapporteur on the EU Member Stateson preparedness and timely start of the new cohesion Policyprogramming period.Mr Walter DEFFAA,Director General for regional and urbanpolicy, European CommissionKeynote speaker from the corresponding committee of a nationalParliamentKeynote speaker from the corresponding committee of a nationalParliamentDebate with national Parliamentarians and MEP'sClosing remarks byMs Danuta HÜBNER,Chair of the Committeeon Regional Development of the European ParliamentCocktail

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