 Cohesion policy is the most visible expression of EU solidarity. For almost 30 years, it has helped to reduce disparities between regions and cities by creating millions of jobs, supporting hundreds of thousands of local projects and improve the quality of life in every town, city and region of the Union. But with challenges like mass unemployment, digital disruption, climate change, migration and security, dividing the EU's limited budget is more complicated than ever before. The EPP Group in the European Committee of the Regions wants a reinforced Cohesion policy and insists its future must be an essential part of any discussions on the future of Europe. The EPP Group in the Committee of the Regions stands in the first line fighting for a strong Cohesion policy post-2020. We need a Cohesion policy more than ever. The most important tool to develop the economy in my home country. A long-time investment that offers us all more than infrastructure. We need it much simpler. We don't want bureaucracy. We want to have projects. Cohesion policy in the European Union is one of the most visible policies. It brings advantages for people in their everyday life. Together we can convince the European Commission and the Council to establish a strong Cohesion policy also post-2020.