This can be understood by reading the last Council Conclusions on the added value of the macro-regional strategies. The general Affairs Council agreed 22 October to push more for a more intensive ownership as well as for real multi level goverenance activities to strengthen the implementation of the macro-regional strategies.

It was also agreed to ask members States to strengthen the internal implementation structures and also to align EU and other funds to serve the goals of the strategies. Furthermore it is suggested to share more experiences between the already existing macro-regional strategies.

By clicking on the link above you can read the complete summary of the Council Conclusions.