The document discusses proposed changes to EU Structural Fund regulations for 2014-2020. It summarizes feedback from the Nordic-European Public Investor Initiative, representing 11 national public investors, on increasing support for financial instruments to boost European competitiveness. Specific suggestions include aligning fund life cycles with programming periods, allowing follow-on investing beyond periods, adopting market-based management fees, and broadening the focus of managing authorities beyond individual member states. The initiative will submit a joint response to the EU Commission's consultation on the draft regulations.