POLICY POSITION JUNE 2023 - CPMR messages that should guide the simplification

The ensuing increasing bureaucratic burden and the multiplication of disproportionate financial controls has damaged the performance of the policy despite important advances in strategic planning and implementation. [...] In this sense, the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions wishes to put forward the following messages to EU decision-makers as the principles that should guide the simplification of EU Cohesion Policy. [...] simplified procedure of certification for managing authorities, the Simplified Cost Options, and the introduction of the principle of single audit) are positively welcomed as a step in the right direction. [...] • Calls the European Commission for the creation of a new structured dialogue between all stakeholders involved in the implementation of European Structural funds for the co- construction of the post-2027 management framework. [...] Cohesion Policy control mechanisms should focus on the respect of the ESIF regulations, and not burden managing authorities with the responsibility of control the implementation of the entire EU-legislation.