The main objective of this study is to define and test a comprehensive indicator for the sustainability impacts of gas infrastructure projects considering the TEN-E Regulation requirements of Art. 4.2 (b) (iv) and Annex IV.3. The proposed indicator improves the consideration of the projects’ sus...
This case study illustrates the story of the Modernisation of the railway line Žilina – Krásno nad Kysucou, a major infrastructure investment co-financed by the EU over the programming period 2007-2013. More specifically, this is an ex-post evaluation assessing the long-term effects produced by ...
The objective of this evaluation is to analyse the long-term contribution of selected environmental major projects to economic development, quality of life and well-being of citizens, and environmental sustainability. The evaluation addresses five criteria (project relevance, coherence, effectiv...
This report presents the results of an 18-month-long research project commissioned by the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion to explore drivers and barriers to effective and efficient reforms aiming to improve the coordination between employment services and social ...
The document presents the outcome of the evaluation process of candidate Projects of Common Interest in the priority thematic area of ‘smart grids deployment’, as set out in the trans-European energy infrastructure regulation. The evaluation follows the guidelines of the assessment framework for...
Despite existing public support programmes, many PCIs in energy infrastructure are still delayed because of obstacles in financing. Many projects are not reaching the bankability stage. Both investment volumes and project complexity often exceed the capacities of the involved transmission system...
The present note captures some of the discussions during the presentation of the draft final report at a technical meeting in Brussels on 27 January 2016. During the meeting, and supported by the following written comments and contributions, it is clear that there are different views on a number...
Article 13 of the TEN-E regulation sets out that if a project promoter incurs higher risks for the development, construction, operation or maintenance of a project of common interest (PCI) than comparable investments, and the project’s net positive impact is confirmed by cost-benefit analysis (C...
The necessity for the project arose due to illegal waste dumping taking place in the ravine of Kouroupitos on the island of Crete. Non-compliance with European law by Greek authorities led to the condemnation of Greece by the European Court of Justice and to the imposition of heavy fines. Under ...