The EU Regional Policy is the EU s main mechanism to invest locally.  It contains measures boosting economic growth and jobs and improving quality of life through strategic investments. As a consequence, people in less developed regions can benefit from the opportunities raised by the largest market in the world.
    EU regional policy invests in 5 key areas:
    
        - Investing in people by supporting access to employment, education and social inclusion opportunities
 
        - Supporting the development of small and medium size businesses
 
        - Strengthening research & innovation through investment and research-related jobs
 
        - Improving the environment through major investment projects
 
        - Modernising transport and energy production to fight against climate change, with a focus on renewable energy and innovative transport infrastructure