EU Cohesion Policy has been transforming our regions – and is now getting an upgrade. European Commission has proposed some key changes to boost funding for our common strategic priorities: 💡 More competitiveness and innovation, through further support of large companies in critical areas. 🏘️ Doubling funding for affordable housing. 🛡️ Backing the defence industry and supporting Eastern border regions through better military mobility infrastructure and stronger defence enterprises across the EU. 🌊 More investments in water resilience. 🔋 Supporting the energy transition with more energy interconnectors, transmission systems, and recharging infrastructure.