“We are at a crucial juncture: we are in the midst of the 2021–2027 programming period and already at the center of the debate over the future 2028–2034 budget. Cohesion remains a central and fundamental objective, an integral part of the treaties aimed at reducing territorial disparities, but it absolutely must be modernized to meet new needs.” This was stated by Raffaele Fitto, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, on the sidelines of the event “The Strength of the Regions—Cohesion and Competitiveness: Italy’s Challenge for Europe,” organized in Rome.