The EU’s emerging “right to stay” agenda aims to give people the opportunity to build their future in the places they call home. But can that ambition translate into meaningful regional policy?

In this guide, we look at how the right to stay could influence the future of EU cohesion policy, the priorities emerging from the Commission’s consultation, and the political tensions that could determine what happens next.

With negotiations around the 2028-2034 EU budget adding another layer to the debate, the guide highlights the key developments you should have on their radar.