European Researcher. Series A

584-591

Authors: Liubov P. Galperina

The present study demonstrates the increase of the regional diversity of the EU. The regional convergence of the EU countries is unlikely, even with the most optimistic forecast of the development. An important tool for the implementation of related key strategic priorities of the EU for the period up to 2020 is to improve the consistency between regional policy and European economic governance, to avoid excessive imbalance in the implementation of numerous programs. In case of failure of the work of governments and administrations of particular regions, the principle of obtaining EU funds Structural Funds in 2014, depending on the ability to contribute to the implementation of the "Europe 2020" strategy may exacerbate regional inequalities. A flexible system of classification of the regions and, consequently, change their proportions of funding contributes to more efficient use of budgetary resources, and therefore − smart growth, increased productivity and international competitiveness of the EU.

599-605

Authors: Dmitriy I. Weber

This article discusses the relationship between the religious - political events in Livonia and Prussia. Taking into account the existence of close links between this Baltic lands it seems quite natural question, whether there was any - any influence on the Duke of Prussia on processes within Livoniaand how it happened? In the limelight is figure of Albrecht of Brandenburg – Ansbach, previously occupied Grand Master of the Teutonic Orde, and since 1525 became Duke of Prussia. If the 20-s years Prussia's influence was limited only by Riga, then starting with the 30-s traced the geographical expansion of the political influence of Albrecht of Prussia. It can be knit with two phases. The marker can be considered in 1529, after which the influence of the Duke of Prussia, i.e. the "alien" to Livonia political forces intensified, not only because of the burghers, but also the emergence of the possibility of support from the Archbishop and his coadjutor. E. There was a specific mechanism of action both through the city and through the church institutions through his brother Wilhelm.