Overview of European programs 2021-2027

LINKS

  • ANALYSIS: The debate that led to the launch of a fund or program, with political-strategic analysis and insights.
  • ITER: The steps in the legislative process that led to the formal adoption of a fund or program.
  • STATUS: Information on what a fund or program is achieving, its impact, and evaluation of previous phases
  • TEXT: The text of the regulation that forms the legal basis of the fund or program and defines its characteristics.
  • INFO: The summary sheet that provides key information and links related to the fund or program.
  • CALLS: The direct link to access the calls funded by the program.
  • RESULTS: The list of projects already funded under the fund or program.
  • SITE: The main website of the fund or program.
  • DOCS: The main reference documents: legislative basis, work programs, guides and forms.
  • NEWS: The direct link to major news about the fund or program.
  • EVENTS: The direct link to learn about major events related to the fund or program.

NOTE

The totals of the 6 macro sections of the 2021-2027 budget also include expenditure items not included in the table. Data are expressed in current prices (Nov. 2020). “Programs” normally involve direct management, “funds” indirect (i.e., shared) management. Data and text are taken from the official budget and indicator guides for EU 2021-2027 programming and from information and documents indicated in the individual links.

Single market, innovation and digital

166.12 billion (including 11.49 from NGEU)

To intensify investment in research and innovation, digital transformation, strategic infrastructure, and the single market; to address shared challenges, including decarbonization, demographic change, and business competitiveness

Horizon Europe

95.51 billion (including 5.41 from NGEU)EU flagship program for all areas related to research and innovation

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points: RTD | REA | ERC | EISMEA | HADEA | CINEA | OPEN | NCP

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Euratom

1.98 billionNuclear research and training (safety, efficiency and security)

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: RTD | JRC

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ITER

5,61 billionSupport for a major international nuclear fusion project

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: ENER | F4E

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InvestEU

10,28 billion (including 6.07 from NGEU)Mobilization of public and private financing (loans, guarantees, and other instruments)

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: ECFIN | EIB

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Mechanism to connect Europe

20,73 billion (12.83 transportation, 5.84 energy, 2.06 digital)Investment in cross-border infrastructure on transport, energy and digital

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Announcements | Results | Site | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: MOVE | ENER | CNET | CINEA | HADEA

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Digital Europe

7,59 billionProgram dedicated to the digital transition of public services and businesses

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible agencies / National contact points: CNET | HADEA | NCP

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Single Market Program

4,21 billionReference program in the field of economics (business, SMEs, statistics and others)

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: GROW | COMP | SANTE | EISMEA | HADEA

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Anti-fraud program

0,18 billionSpecific program of collaboration in the area of anti-fraud

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: OLAF

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Fiscalis

0,27 billionSpecific program of collaboration in the area of taxation

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: TAXUD

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Customs

0,95 billionSpecific program of collaboration in customs

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: TAXUD

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European space program

14,88 billionSupport for European space industry and strategy (Galileo, Copernicus and others)

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: DEFIS | EUSPA | ESA | EUMETSAT

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Cohesion, resilience and values

1210,03 billion (including 776.50 from NGEU, including 385.85 in loans)

To strengthen resilience and cohesion among EU member states, reduce disparities among EU states, regions, and territories, and promote sustainable territorial development; to invest in green and digital transition, youth, health, and EU values; and to promote key investments and reforms in member states.

ERDF

226,05 billion (including about 9 for territorial cooperation)Reducing gaps, structural adjustment and cooperation among regions of Europe

Analysis | Iter 12 | Text 12 | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: REGIO

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ESF+

99,26 billionHuman capital, employment, skills, retraining and social inclusion

Analysis | Iter 12 | Text 12 | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: EMPL | National and regional authorities | NCP EaSI

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Cohesion Fund

48,03 billionGap reduction and structural adjustment (for less developed regions/countries)

Analysis | Iter 12 | Text 12 | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: REGIO

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REACT-EU

50,62 billion (from NGEU)Additional funds (within Structural Funds) in countering the crisis from Covid-19

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: REGIO | National and regional authorities

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Support for the Turkish Cypriot community

0,19 billionSupport for the Turkish community in Cyprus and the integration/reunification of the island

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Website | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: REFORM

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Recovery and resilience device

723,82 billion (from NGEU, including 337.97 in grants and 385.85 in loans)The ultimate device for post-Coronavirus economic and social revitalization

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: RECOVER | Italian Government | Presidency of the Council

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Technical support tool

0,86 billionSupporting member states for reforms and institution building

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: REFORM

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Pericles IV

0,01 billionProgram for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: ECFIN

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Union mechanism of prot. civil and rescEU

3,32 billion (including 2.06 from NGEU)Prevention, preparedness and response to natural or man-made disasters

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: ECHO

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EU4Health

5,75 billionStrengthening health systems and capacities to respond to health threats

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points: SAINT | HADEA | NCP 1 | NCP 2

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Erasmus+

26,51 billionEducation and training, internships, youth exchanges, socio-educational activities and sports

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points::EAC | EMPL | EACEA | Erasmusplus | ANG | INDIRE | INAPP

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European Solidarity Corps

1,01 billionSupport for youth involvement in outreach activities in Europe and abroad

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: EAC | EACEA | ANG

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Creative Europe

2,53 billionProgram for European culture, artistic expression, audiovisual and media

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points: EAC | EACEA | CNET | Culture Office | Media Offices

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Citizenship, equality, rights and values

1,86 billionActive civic participation, European values, advocacy for rights and equal opportunities

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points: EAC | JUST | EACEA | CERVitalia

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Justice

0,3 billionCooperation and effectiveness in judicial matters, access to justice, and the rule of law

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: JUST

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Natural resources and environment

419.94 billion (including 18.94 from NGEU)

To promote sustainability and sustainable use of agriculture and maritime resources, food security, rural development and competitiveness of European agriculture and fisheries; to combat climate change and protect the environment

FEAGA

291,09 billionEuropean Agricultural Guarantee Fund (to provide grants and aid to farmers)

Analysis 1 2 3 | Iter 1 2 3 | Text 1 2 3 | Status | Info | Announcements 12 | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: AGRI | National and regional authorities

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EAFRD

95,51 billion (including 8.07 from NGEU)Actions for the stability, competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural and rural sector

Analysis 1 2 3 | Iter 1 2 3 | Text 1 2 3 | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: AGRI | National and regional authorities

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FEAMPA

6,11 billionSupporting fishermen, coastal communities sustainable fishing and aquaculture

Analysis | Iter 12 | Text 12 | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Site 1 2 | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: MARE | CINEA | National and regional authorities

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LIFE

5,43 billionSolutions for meeting major environmental and climate challenges

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points: ENV | CLIMA | ENER | LINE | NCP 1 | NCP 2

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Mechanism for a just transition

19.32 billion (including 10.87 from NGEU)Reducing the socioeconomic impact of switching to “zero-emission” systems

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: REGIO | CINEA

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Migration and border management

26.84 billion

To address the challenges related to migration, management of the EU’s external borders, and the asylum system within the EU

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund

9,88 billionMeasures on asylum, legal migration and integration, irregular migration, and returns

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: HOME

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Border and visa management tool

6,39 billionIntegrated border and visa management to ensure security and free movement

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies:TAXUD | HOME | OLAF | REGIO | SEA | ECHO

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Instrument for customs control equipment

1,01 billionSupport for purchase, maintenance and improvement of customs equipment

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: TAXUD | HOME | OLAF

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Security and defense

14.92 billion

To improve the security of European citizens, strengthen Europe’s defense capabilities and strategic autonomy, and provide the defense tools needed to respond to internal and external security challenges to which no member state can respond alone

Homeland Security Fund

1,93 billionIntegrated fight against all forms of crime and threat to citizens’ security

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website 1-2| Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: HOME | REGIO | SEA

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Decommissioning, nuclear safety and decommissioning

1.18 billion (0.55 for decommissioning and 0.63 for safety and decommissioning)Specific fund for securing nuclear facilities at risk

Analysis 12 | Iter 12 | Text 12 | Status 12 | Info 12 | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: ENER | EBRD | JRC

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European Defense Fund

7,95 billionFund for investment and collaborative projects for defense capability development

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies / National Contact Points: DEFIS | NCP

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Neighborhood and the rest of the world

111.73 billion

To strengthen the socioeconomic impact of the EU in its neighborhood, in developing countries, in countries preparing for EU membership, and in the rest of the world; to maintain and strengthen the EU’s role as a global player

Global Europe

80,59 billionInstrument for development cooperation, with third countries and with neighboring countries

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: INTPA | NEAR | FPI | EEAS

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Humanitarian Aid

11,57 billionWorldwide relief for communities affected by disasters and emergencies

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: ECHO

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Common Foreign and Security Policy

2.68 billionCivilian and military missions to safeguard international peace and security

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: FPI | EEAS

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Overseas countries and territories

0,50 billionDevelopment and better connection with the EU of 13 overseas countries/territories and Greenland

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: INTPA | EEAS

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Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III)

14,16 billionAccompanying candidate and potential candidate countries to EU membership

Analysis | Iter | Text | Status | Info | Notices | Results | Website | Docs | News | Events

DG / Responsible Agencies: NEAR | REGIO

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