There was released the 6th issue of the Newsletter (August 2013-February 2014) of the MA of the European territorial cooperation Programmes. Particular reference is made to the new Programme "Balkan-Mediterranean» within the programming period 2014-2020.

In accordance with the requirements of the European regulations, and the democratic planning in our country, the programming texts concerning the operational programme" TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES, ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 2014-2020 ", should be subject to consultation with regional stakeholders, social partners and the civil society.

The Operational Programmes(Ops) of the Partnership Agreement (new NSRF), for 2014-2020, where submitted for approval to the European Commission by the Ministry of Development and Competitiveness, following the submission of the general framework for the next programming period approved by the Commission on 23rd May. The Operational programmes that were submitted are 5 sectoral, 13 regional and 1 rural development program.

Europe 2020 is the European Union’s ten-year growth and jobs strategy that was launched in 2010. It is about more than just overcoming the crisis from which our economies are now gradually recovering. It is also about addressing the shortcomings of our growth model and creating the conditions for a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.