The EU Cohesion Policies and the Lisbon Strategy

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Focusing on the EU Lisbon Strategy, this essay explores its role in promoting socially and ecologically sustainable development while highlighting its influence on various policy agendas, particularly the EU Cohesion Policy and Structural Funds. It critically examines the challenges faced in implementing the EU's policy objectives, including budget constraints and the division of responsibilities between EU and national authorities. Additionally, the essay includes a brief discussion on the EU's funding policies, such as the Research Framework Programmes.