Along with the and the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), the CEF plays a major role in bridging the investment gap in Europe, which is one of the Commission's top priorities.
Koos ning Euroopa struktuuri- ja investeerimisfondidega on Euroopa ühendamise rahastul keskne roll investeerimispuudujäägi kõrvaldamises, mis on komisjoni üks esmatähtsatest ülesannetest.