1. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 1 Greater concentration Objectives 2000-2006 % of EUR 15 population covered by the regional Objectives 41% Community Initiatives 13 1994-1999 4 50% 37

2. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 2 Objective 1 for NUTS II regions whose per capita GDP is lower than 75% of EU average (94/96 data) list decided by the European Commission 22% of EU population 69.7% of the funds (136 billion EURO) outermost and ex-Objective 6 regions included as Objective 1 regions transitional period of 6 or 7 years for areas losing eligibility Objective 1 funds also for PEACE and Swedish coast programmes

3. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 3 Objective 2 total coverage = 18% of EU populationtotal coverage = 18% of EU population 11.5% of the funds (22.5 billion EURO)11.5% of the funds (22.5 billion EURO) for areas affected by socio-economic restructuringfor areas affected by socio-economic restructuring indicative coverage of 4 strands at EU level:indicative coverage of 4 strands at EU level: - industrial and service areas (10%) - rural areas (5%) - urban areas (2%) - fisheries-dependent areas (1%) transitional period of 6 years for areas losing eligibilitytransitional period of 6 years for areas losing eligibility

4. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 4 Objective 2 list: methodology (1) Total coverage given by population ceiling by Member State according to:Total coverage given by population ceiling by Member State according to: - population in regions which meet Community-wide primary criteria - the extent of structural problems at national level (unemployment and long- term unemployment outside Obj. 1). - safety-net: maximum reduction in coverage of 1/3 compared to Obj. 2 and 5b in 1999 Community-wide primary statistical criteria are first used for identifying eligible industrial and rural regionsCommunity-wide primary statistical criteria are first used for identifying eligible industrial and rural regions

5. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 5 Objective 2 list: methodology (2) then Member States submit list of proposed eligible regions using Community-wide and other national criteriathen Member States submit list of proposed eligible regions using Community-wide and other national criteria minimum of 50% defined by Community-wide criteria where possibleminimum of 50% defined by Community-wide criteria where possible final list determined after consultation with Member States; final decision by the Commissionfinal list determined after consultation with Member States; final decision by the Commission

6. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 6 Objective 3 for regions not covered by Objective 1 a reference framework for all human resources actions across a Member State 12.3% of the funds (24 billion EURO) adapting and modernising systems of education, training and employment: - accompanying economic and social changes - lifelong education and training systems - active labour market policies to fight unemployment - promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities

7. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 7 Transitional arrangements No abrupt cut-off of EU support to the regions Ex-Objective 1: 2000-2005: gradually reduced funding from ERDF, ESF, EAGGF-Guidance, FIFG 2006: for parts of regions meeting the Objective 2 criteria: extension of programme for other areas: continuation of ESF, EAGGF-G and FIFG within same programme (not ERDF) Ex-Objectives 2 and 5b: 2000-2005: gradually reduced support from the ERDF only; plus 7 year benefit from horizontal Obj. 3, rural development, and FIFG programmes.

8. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 8 Community Initiatives Emphasis on Community added value Four fields of action: - INTERREG: crossborder, transnational and interregional cooperation to encourage balanced development and spatial planning (funding: ERDF) - URBAN: urban regeneration (funding: ERDF) - LEADER: rural development (funding: EAGGF-Guidance) - EQUAL: transnational cooperation on new ways to combat discrimination and inequality in the labour market (funding: ESF) Total resources = 5.35% of Structural Funds

9. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 9 Breakdown of Structural Funds credits 69.7% to Objective 1 (incl. phasing out) 11.5% to Objective 2 (incl. phasing out) 12.3% for Objective 3 5.35% for Community Initiatives 0.40% for innovative actions 0.25% for technical assistance 0.5% for FIFG outside Objective 1

10. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 10 Structural Funds: Breakdown by Member State and Objective for 2000-2006* Total Obj 1 Obj 2 * total includes phasing -out and FIFG outside Obj. 1 Objs. 1 and 2 exclude phasing- out Million EURO at 1999 prices

11. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 11 Population eligible for Objective 1 in period 2000-2006* *excluding phasing-out

12. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 12 Comparison of average annual support: 1994-99 and 2000-2006, by Member State Average annual support in 94-99 Average annual support in 2000-06 Million EURO at 1999 prices

13. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 13 Population ceiling for each Member State under Objective 2 for 2000-2006* *excluding phasing-out

14. 2000-2006 EU-Regional Policy and Cohesion Structural actions Agenda 2000 14 Comparison of population coverage for Objectives 1 & 2: 1994-99 and 2000-2006 1994-1999 2000-2006 %