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The impact of the war in Ukraine on EU border regions: socio-economic, infrastructure and Cohesion Policy implications
Client/Funding Institution
European Parliament
Abstract
This research study analyses the short- and medium-term impacts of the Russia-initiated conflict in Ukraine on EU border regions in terms of economic activity, transport corridors, labour markets, demographic shifts, public services and housing pressure, among others. It also evaluates the role of Cohesion Policy in addressing the adverse impacts of the war on these regions, both from Interreg (e.g. reconfiguration of cooperation frameworks) and mainstream ERDF-ESF-CF programmes (e.g. flexibility mechanisms introduced by regulatory adjustments). Finally, it identifies specific vulnerabilities and resilience needs of the affected regions, and formulates recommendations for the post-2027 Cohesion Policy.
Duration
July 2026 - December 2026
wiiw team Leader
wiiw Staff
Project Partners
Centre for European Regional and Local Studies (EUROREG) based in the University of Warsaw
Countries covered: Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine
Research Areas: Regional Development