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€ under EU Cohesion Cohesion EU under be set in light of the e European Regional e European Regional adeloupe, , Martinique, adeloupe, vest in France from -Charentes, , Limousin, -Charentes, France sse-Normandie, , Lorraine, sse-Normandie, represents a minimum of special allocation for the for the Youth Employment Employment the Youth for for less developed regions less for for more developed regionsmore for for transition regions (Nord-Pas- transition for for European TerritorialEuropean Cooperation for (current prices) intotal Cohesion . The actual share will funding from both th from funding 443.3 million 3.41 billion 6.35 billion

(Haute-Normandie, Ile-de-France, Champagne- Ile-de-France, (Haute-Normandie, , de la Bretagne, Ardenne, , , Rhône-Alpes, Centre, Bourgogne, d'Azur) Côte Midi-Pyrénées, and -Alpes €1.1 billion € Outermost Regions €310.2 million Initiative (Outermost Regions Gu ) and Réunion Guyane, € €4.25 billion Ba de-Calais, Picardie, Franche-Comté, ) and Languedoc-Roussillon , €

om the ERDF, while six programmes will receive programmes will six while ERDF, om the

40 operational programmes 40 operational ● ● ● billion in needs to address country specific challenges the the areas covered by the ESF. Of this, ESF in France How much will the EU in 2014-2020? allocated For 2014-2020, France has been around €15.9 billion Policy funding: ● ● ● Cohesion Policy August 2014 August

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average) (GDP/head >= 90 (GDP/head (GDP/head < 75 (GDP/head >= 75 between (GDP/head regions developed More regions Less developed regions Transition Structural Funds (ERDF and ESF) eligibility 2014-2020 and eligibility ESF) (ERDF Funds Structural

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Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). Seven of the remaining thirteen operational will programmes receive funding fr ESF. the from funding In 2014-2020, France will manage a total of will manage a total France In 2014-2020, Policy. Of these, 27 programmes will receive Cohesion Policy and Policy Cohesion

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Lens-Louvre Lens-Louvre erable groups in the labour labour the in groups erable lity, increasing the participation of ion, improve accessibility, protect the protect accessibility, improve ion, ployment of people at risk of poverty of people ployment risk at enhancing the employability and up-skilling of young and up-skilling enhancing the employability usion of young people and vuln

ted museums.newIts satellite branch in Lens (Nord-Pas-de- and educational services, improve administrative capacity. capacity. administrative improve services, and educational August 2014 August ove performance on Natura 2000 and biodiversity. on 2000 and biodiversity. Natura performance ove 35 million)

000 people; 000 people; nous potential and promote diversificat

groups and maintain the link to the em mbating poverty, promoting gender equa riety of projects such as of projects such riety and fight against unemployment through enhanced functioning of the public rtnership Agreement with the European Commission. These priorities are expected investment in human capital. 000 people 000 to broadband internet;

000 jobs; jobs; 000

500 RTD projects; projects; 500 RTD

has already created 120 permanent jobs and aims to attract around 700 000 visitors each year. year. each around 700 000 visitors attract to and aims jobs 120 permanent created already has New outpost of the Louvre the a museum site built mine on disused of coal of outpost New environment and in particular water resources, in particular and environment incl water improve the reinforce flood flood protectionreinforce for almost 2 million people. support over 4 connect an additional 840 urban transportimprove for more than 440 create around 27 Increase energy production from renewable sources. and impr and management prevention risk Improve For the outermost regions: developendoge social including population to the improve services market, Increase the employment rate specific of Stimulate higher energy efficiency, especially in industry, transport and buildings. Promote the adaptability of workers Develop the e-economy, in particular e-services and IT applications. Promote entrepreneurship, access to finance and advanced business services for SMEs. Increase the employment rate through measures to improve the adaptability of workers and actions in favour of the groups. vulnerable most Increase private R&I investment generalin knowledgeand in intensity in particular. business. to research from transfer the and enhance SMEs especially and competitiveness, innovation business Enhance employment service a greater and and exclusion. exclusion. and

people and the long-term unemployed, co developingand women, new healthcare technologies.

Calais) is a symbol of regeneration in a depressed, post-industrial town. Opened in December 2012, the the 2012, Opened December in town. post-industrial a depressed, in a of regeneration is symbol Calais) museum € contribution: (ERDF million €172.2 cost: Total ● The Louvre in is oneParis of the world's largest and most visi Cohesion Policy success stories ERDF projects Since the beginning of the 2007-2013 funding period, amongst other achievements, the ERDF has helped France to: France has helped ERDF the achievements, other amongst period, funding 2007-2013 beginning of the the Since What results have been achieved so far? billion. € 14.3 was 2007-2013 period for the funding Policy from Cohesion allocation total The to include: What are the main investment priorities France?for for FrancePriorities are set out in a Pa

The ESF provides investment for a wide va ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● COHESION POLICY AND

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Joint European European Joint Resources for Micro internet coverage to 100 cal business parks, ensuring digital e- digital parks, ensuring cal business rgeonsin difficult operations requiring develops waste collection and recycling recycling and collection waste develops d'insertion’ (integ to help unemployed early school leavers find to reconsider their professional and social situation, by essional and social support. Each student is individually face two combatingface two problems: ‘La boîte à papiers’ FETE (Women, Equality, Employment)

200 young people have participated in the project since it was it since project in the have participated 200 young people

against discrimination in recruitment. To date, 320 people who To 320 people date, in recruitment. discrimination against It brings 2 Mb/s high-speed August 2014 August ‘Second Chance School’ ‘Second Chance School’ 000) 000)

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rsons the frameworkin of a ‘Contrat s to the complete list of beneficiaries 213 develops robots capable of assisting su

digital communications network for residents in dead spots in Gironde 4.5 million through the EU's JEREMIE programme (

Medtech

gional Policy website Policy gional g, see the following websites: ). The company is continuing its ambitious growth and is targeting a 50 000 (ESF contribution: € contribution: 000 (ESF

600 (ESF contribution: (ESF € 600

based company 180 1.8 million (ESF contribution: € contribution: (ESF million 1.8

406 51.9 million (ERDF contribution: € contribution: (ERDF million 51.9

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European Social Fund website European Commission Re Women, equality and employment: the fight againstandtheWomen, equality discrimination employment: double fight Second chance for school leavers in Midi-Pyrénées La Boîte à papiers in Robotic surgery start-up builds surgery internat Robotic Digital working for Gironde Gironde for working Digital

● For more project examples,For as as well link fundin policy of EU cohesion ● Find out more about EU cohesion policy projects in France have been supported by the organisation have been employed and 125 women have successfully completed a training a training completed have successfully and 125 women employed been have organisation by the supported been have programme. Total budget: € Women from other countries are lookingwho for a job have to to their nationality as well as those linked to their gender. and fights find jobs, to region the in situation Total budget: € ● providing them with a pathway to employment, combining prof guidedbya coach throughout the trainingprogramme. 1 qualification. a vocational have find gone out a job or obtain of ten on to Seven in 2003. launched ● The Midi-Pyrénées region of France has created a their feet in the job market. projectThe encourages participants the company to 51 pe offered opportunities € Total cost: ● In Limousin (West of Massif central in France), the company activities. In parallel, it helps people in social difficulties rebuild their lives and make a living with their job. In one ye ESF projects to € €4.5 million) contribution: (ERDF €22 million cost: Total The Montpellier- immense precision. These robots are now used by leading neurosurgeons in several hospitals in Europe, North America and Asia. Medtech secured funding of € to Medium Enterprises Total cost: € Total cost: ● companies in business parks and local public authorities. superfa and in 515 communes, provides spots inclusion for all. ● up a setting involves project This