13/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - On the occasion of her visit to the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon on 4 December, Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner officially launched the programme for this region as part of Cohesion Policy 2007-2013. The programme places emphasis on innovation, the knowledge economy, coastal protection, energy efficiency and access in the regions (transport and information and communication technologies). It should allow the creation of 440 jobs and 140 innovative companies. The amount of ERDF and ESF investment will amount to over €430 million. Total European investment in the region, including rural development and fisheries policy, amounts to over €758 million for the period 2007-2013. (G.B.)