Convergene Regions

The Convergence Objective of the Structural Funds is the main priority of the European Union's cohesion policy also in the period 2007-2013. Therefore, 57.2% of the appropriations from the Structural Funds are earmarked for the recovery of the most disadvantaged regions, the so-called 'convergence regions', with a gross domestic product (GDP) of less than 75% of the Community average.

Spain will receive resources from the Convergence Objective amounting to EUR 18,752 million (10.7% of the total allocated to this Objective) between 2007 and 2013. Four Spanish regions (Andalusia, Castilla - La Mancha, Extremadura and Galicia) benefit from these resources.