European Territorial Cooperation
What is Interreg?
Interreg, known as European Territorial Cooperation, is one of the two goals of the EU Cohesion Policy. Interreg contributes to a harmonious economic, social and territorial development of the Union as a whole. It provides a framework for working across borders for partners from different Member States in the European Union and beyond.
35 years of Interreg
In the sixth programming period 2021-2027, Interreg has been endowed with a budget of €8 billion from the European Regional Development Fund. This funding brings public and private partners together in four strands of cooperation.
This year, Interreg celebrates its 35th anniversary.
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Why Interreg?
Environmental, technological and social matters do not stop at geopolitical frontiers. This often creates challenges that affect citizens on all sides. Interreg helps find and implement solutions to these shared challenges and take stock of new opportunities as they arise: one project at a time. Through cooperation among professionals, public officials and academics, Europe is growing together, as no border should ever prevent the exchange of resources, ideas and knowledge.
More than 100 Interreg programmes, more than 25,000 partners in almost 7,500 projects have been shaping Europe in the past seven years. Now, the sixth generation of programmes continues making a greener, smarter, more connected and social Europe that is closer to citizens. Interreg also actively strengthens governance, safety and security in regions.
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Integration of utermost regions in their neighbouring environment
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two reasons to celebrate
Celebrate with us!
21 September is a special day for the Interreg community. For the past 15 years, people across Europe have come together on this day to celebrate Interreg Cooperation Day, showing the value of Interreg cooperation and what we can achieve by working across borders. We are stronger together!
And this year, we have twice the reason to celebrate: 15 years of Interreg Cooperation Day and 35 years of Interreg! Join us in celebrating these two anniversaries and everything that Interreg stands for across Europe.
Interreg Baltic Sea Region post-2027
Interreg: into the future!
Although the current Programme is in full swing, preparations for the future Programme have officially started. We’re excited to invite you to accompany us in this journey!
