Territorial Cohesion of What and Why?: The Challenge of Spatial Justice for EU’s Cohesion Policy

Over the past two decades, both academics and policy makers have discussed the meaning of territorial cohesion in the context of the European Union (EU). This debate on the meaning and content of territorial cohesion is becoming increasingly important in a Europe that is facing multiple crises. This...

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Published in:Social Inclusion
Authors: Weckroth, Mikko (Author) ; Moisio, Sami (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cogitatio Press 2020
In: Social Inclusion
Year: 2020, Volume: 8, Issue: 4, Pages: 183-193
Further subjects:B Inclusion
B European Union
B cohesion policy
B regional policy
B territorial cohesion
B spatial justice
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