1. European Territorial Co-operation Geographical coverage Cross-Border Cooperation programmes 16th meeting of the Expert Group on Delegated and Implementing Acts for the ESI funds 27 September 2013

2.  Geography Meeting 5 June 2012, Brussels Bilateral meetings and reflections Letter on geography of 18th December 2012 – areas taken into account for allocation Replies from MS Bilateral meetings and discussions What is the state of play today?

3.  Geography – State of Play 57 programmes for CBC 47 fully agreed 10 discussions still going on Euroregio Maas Rhein Espagne – France Poland – German border (3 Ops) Italy- France (Alcotra) UK – Ireland Italy – Austria Greece – Italy Grande Region (FR/BE/LUX/DE)

4.  Geography – State of Play Main changes  DK/DE border  PL/DE border  Slovenia, Hungary, Italy (new OPs Croatia)  Spain - Morocco  Madeira, Açores, Canarias  Caribbean Area  Indian Ocean Area

5. Management Structures (MA & JT) Choice and Localisation  Fully Agreed – 38 OP's  Still under discussion - 19 OP's

6. Next Steps  Finalisation of OPs geography still under discussion ( deadline 30/9)  Finalisation of the implementing act