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The book ＂European Union Funding Programmes for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (2024-2027)＂ provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the wide range of funding opportunities offered by the European Union to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this current funding period. At a time of rapid changes and challenges in the economy, this work is an indispensable tool for entrepreneurs who want to exploit the full potential of EU funding programmes. The content of the book is carefully structured to provide a clear, understandable introduction to the complex structures and guidelines of EU funding programmes. Beginning with an explanation of the basic criteria and objectives of these programmes, it guides the reader step by step through the various stages of the application process. In addition to a detailed description of the individual programmes, including their budgets and funding priorities, the book also contains valuable tips and strategies on how companies can maximise their chances of successful funding. Its clear structure and in-depth presentation of the subject matter make it suitable both for readers who are new to the world of EU funding programmes and for those who want to deepen their existing knowledge. "European Union Funding Programmes for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (2024-2027)" is a comprehensive, practice-oriented handbook that no business library should be without. It serves as a guide through the jungle of EU funding programmes and supports entrepreneurs in setting the course for a successful and sustainable future for their company.

This engaging and topical book comprehensively explores the complexities surrounding the EU Cohesion Policy, which has been addressing regional and urban development across Europe since the 1980s. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, it considers the goals of this long-term investment policy, which is to reduce territorial disparities between Member States and their regions, and its role in the European integration process. Bringing together contributions from an interdisciplinary team of eminent scholars and policy practitioners, chapters offer expert analysis of the disciplinary genealogies of the EU Cohesion Policy, its contemporary issues, and perceptive reflections on its future. The book provides keen insights into current academic-policy debates, and a deeper understanding of the EU Cohesion Policy's achievements. The expert's insights contribute to the debate that this policy must face to address the most pressing European challenges. Each chapter includes different perspectives ranging from political, economic and legal to the urban and social dimensions and investigates ways to boost research-policy dialogue on Cohesion Policy. Offering a forward-thinking account of the topic, this timely book will be welcomed by students, academics, researchers, and policymakers alike in disciplines including human geography and geopolitics, European politics and policy, economics, public policy, and urban and regional studies.