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In the new programmes adopted by the Commission on 2 March there are no changes to the general level of funds for the European Neighbourhood Policy or the designated purposes for which they are allocated. However, they do take into account changes that have occurred in regions surrounding the EU and in relations between the EU and individual neighbours. The Eastern Partnership initiative has had a large impact on the form of the programmes. Their adoption raises the question of financing for the European Neighbourhood Policy from 2013 onwards. It will be vital to create synergy between the EU aid, funding from international financial institutions and private investors in order to achieve the policy’s goals in the financial perspective 2014–2020.