Guidelines on the closure of operational programmes adopted for assistance from the ERDF, the ESF, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF and cross-border cooperation programmes 2014-2020
11 Feb 2025
The document provides guidelines on the closure of operational programmes funded by various European funds for the 2014-2020 programming period. It emphasizes the importance of timely and efficient closure, simplified procedures based on past experiences, and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the Russian Federation's military aggression against Ukraine. The guidelines aim to facilitate the closure process by providing a methodological framework for financial settlements, including payment of final balances and recovery of unduly paid sums.