Borders may be obstacles, but also opportunities. Borders may separate, but they can also connect. The external borders across the European Union are an inspiration for people to work together and make the territories on both sides greener, more prosperous, more connected, and more inclusive. The cooperation across the EU external borders aims at improving the living conditions of regional communities, by finding common solutions to common challenges.
The information contained in this site concerning cooperation with Russia and Belarus was included before 24 February 2022. Following the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission has suspended the cooperation with Russia and Belarus in the European Neighbourhood Instrument cross-border cooperation programmes.
Imagine turning everyday scraps into rich soil and new job opportunities. Composting does just that, transforming organic matter into valuable fertilizer and creating a virtuous cycle where training leads to employment and sustainable practices.
When research and innovationtransform sources of pollution into sustainable opportunities! ARIBiotech, funded by the ENI CBC Italy-Tunisia programme, is converting seafood waste and dredging sediments into organic packaging and dietary supplements. But where does this begin? Fish processing industries generate significant waste — heads, tails, fins, scales, bones, etc. — making up to 60% of the fish’s weight. This waste is often discarded at sea, harming ecosystems and harbours. Research shows we can reduce these negative impacts by choosing better dumping sites, finding alternative disposal methods, or turning waste into useful products. ARIBiotech chose the latter by asking themselves: How can we turn marine waste into usable products and how can entrepreneurs benefit from such scientific findings to boost the region’s economy?
LATVIA – Latgale, the easternmost region of Latvia, is known for its rich cultural heritage and the vibrancy of crafts tradition. Trades such as pottery, woodworking, stone-cutting, knitting, and weaving continue to flourish here alongside the new forms of craftsmanship, like glass decor, porcelain, production of cosmetic products, demonstrating the evolution of traditions in response to contemporary influences and market demands. The region, sharing borders with Russia and Belarus, has developed these trades through generations, making it an integral part of its cultural identity. Crafts in Latgale are not only a way of preserving traditional customs but also a means of fostering community engagement and socio-economic activity, contributing significantly to local development.
TUNISIA – Grapes, the jewels of the vineyards, yield at global level approximately 74 million tons of wine each year. Yet, alongside the production of wine comes a significant by-product: pomace — a mix of peels, seeds, and stems. Typically, this pomace meets one of two fates: animal feed or open-air fertilizer at best. However, recent research reveals a hidden treasure trove within this waste. Bursting with bioactive substances like antioxidants, pomace possesses benefits ranging from anti-aging to anti-cancer properties. The ENI CBC BESTMEDGRAPE project, spanning the Mediterranean from north to south, capitalizes on this untapped resource, blending knowledge, tradition, and innovation to empower both the grape sector and creative entrepreneurs.
How can waste reprocessing favour a circular economy and a sustainable future? Environmental considerations are at the forefront of Interreg NEXT priorities: regulations ask all programmes to devote 30% of the budget to contribute to climate targets. But making use of waste to promote a green, circular economy was also high on the agenda of ENI CBC: at the end of the programming cycle, it turns out that research was key to waste reconditioning, and it has favoured innovative solutions which are now opening market opportunities and boosting employment. The idea of a system where materials never become waste, is gaining space.
Seven Interreg NEXT (Neighbourhood External) programmes have been approved in 2022, for a
(current) envelope of 735 million EUR. Five of them involve Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova,
highlighting the key role of the Eastern partners in facing the consequences of the Russian
aggression. Cooperation in the South remains also a priority for the Union.
A total of 16 programmes will be implemented under ENI CBC. They cover 12 land borders, one sea crossing and three sea basins, stretching from Finland and Russia in the north, to countries like Hungary and the Ukraine in the east, and Italy, Northern Africa and the Middle East in the south. Here you will find news and information on each programme, including the programme strategy and participating countries.
Five pictures to take home from #EURegionsWeek 2024 📸Four days of high-level policy sessions, workshops, participatory labs, an exhibition, and regional tastings! The 2024 edition of the WEEK brought together regional representatives, policymakers, experts, and citizens to exchange ideas on #CohesionPolicy and build cooperation 💬 🌍 1️⃣ Meeting with the Turkish National Authority and seeing Interreg NEXT MED Programme's publication “Voices of the Mediterranean,” featuring inspiring stories from the cooperation programme. Together, they organised a session on empowering youth in the blue and green sectors, presenting #enicbc projects RESMYLE and YEP MED. 🌊 🚢 ⚓️ 2️⃣ Discovering the 5 finalists in the #RegioStars Final Round in the “A Connected Europe” category, where the #enicbc project WINET@UNI presented its initiative for more connected universities in Romania 🇷🇴 and Moldova 🇲🇩. 3️⃣ Meeting @Interreg Volunteer Youth - IVY, who shared their experiences to encourage young people to engage in cooperation activities and enhance their skills. 🌱 4️⃣ Exploring the exhibition area with various stands and #enicbc projects, including Projet Re-né and MED Dé Co U Plages Project at the Sicily booth “SMILE.” Re-Né focuses on environmental protection and waste reduction in Sicily 🇮🇹 and Tunisia 🇹🇳, while MED Dé.Co.U.Plages works on cleaning Mediterranean beaches. 🏖️ ♻️ 5️⃣ Discussing future cooperation with EU REGIO Interreg and Interact Programme, while engaging with initiatives like “Bridges of Trust,” fostering cooperation between Ukrainian 🇺🇦 and European 🇪🇺 municipalities since the war began.In conclusion, #EURegionsWeek offered a diverse range of subjects and a vibrant networking space for all programme and project actors, creating more bridges for growing cooperation 🤝. See you next year! 🇪🇺Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign AffairsT.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Avrupa Birliği BaşkanlığıInterreg NEXT Romania-Republica MoldovaProgramme Italie Tunisie IEV CTInterreg NEXT MED Programme... See MoreSee Less
"𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥” 🌍✨ At the #EURegionsWeek 2024 project managers Simona Caraiman and Daniela Pojar are presenting their project, one of the #RegioStars finalists.In a 6-minute PechaKucha 🎤the WiNet@Uni project, funded by #ENICBC Romania-Republic of Moldova Programme, showcased its mission for free Wi-Fi access across university campuses—serving over 23,000 students and faculty members 📚👩🎓👨🎓 To meet growing demands, two universities have united their efforts and transformed their infrastructure, overcoming challenges like COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine 💪🌐. Their technology-driven community can now grow in a smart, diverse, and inspiring campus while being connected to a world of digital resources 💻Votes are now in! Final winners will be announced tomorrow at the #RegioStars2024 award ceremony 🎉. Wish them luck! 🍀EU REGIO InterregInterreg NEXT Romania-Republica Moldova... See MoreSee Less
🎇𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 🇺🇦𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 #𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! Over 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ participants from public authorities and civil society organisations gathered today at the first #interregcooperationday in Ukraine. Organised by the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers, bringing together also representatives of DG REGIO and of all #Interreg programmes involving Ukraine (Interreg NEXT Poland - Ukraine, Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine, Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine, Black Sea Basin CBC, Interreg Europe and URBACT). 📥Ukrainian stakeholders received updated information on the funding opportunities still available to them during this programming period. #TESIM reminded that there is no magic formula allowing a proposal to be selected, but that the success revolves around the submission of a solid proposal in terms of strategic relevance, importance of cooperation, solid partnership, realistic workplan and value-for-money budget. 🔗In-depth information on all these topics can be found in TESIM’s capacity building platform 𝙂𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 👉https://goforcooperation.eu/EU REGIO InterregДолучайтеся до Дня співпраці Interreg в Україні! Разом із Секретаріатом Кабінету Міністрів України запрошуємо на онлайн-захід в рамках Interreg Cooperation Day. Цьогоріч Україна вперше долучається до Interreg Cooperation Day. Кожного року восени Європейська Комісія закликає демонструвати здобутки і переваги співпраці на місцевому рівні між різними країнами ЄС в рамках проєктів Interreg. Леймотив всіх заходів, а їх десятки по всьому ЄС, — європейські цінності, які долають кордони.Під час онлайн-заходу дізнаєтеся більше про Європейську міжтериторіальну співпрацю та як до неї можуть долучитися українські організації. Коли? 2 жовтня о 10:00Де? Платформа Zoom із синхронним англо-українським перекладомБільше деталей та реєстрація за посиланням: cities4cities.eu/interreg-cooperation-day/#Interreg #InterregDay2024 #EUValuesOvercomingBordersКабінет Міністрів України SALAR International.org.ua Interreg Департамент координації міжнародної технічної допомоги СКМУ ... See MoreSee Less
Five pictures to take home from #EURegionsWeek 2024 📸Four days of high-level policy sessions, workshops, participatory labs, an exhibition, and regional tastings! The 2024 edition of the WEEK brought together regional representatives, policymakers, experts, and citizens to exchange ideas on #CohesionPolicy and build cooperation 💬 🌍 1️⃣ Meeting with the Turkish National Authority and seeing Interreg NEXT MED Programme's publication “Voices of the Mediterranean,” featuring inspiring stories from the cooperation programme. Together, they organised a session on empowering youth in the blue and green sectors, presenting #enicbc projects RESMYLE and YEP MED. 🌊 🚢 ⚓️ 2️⃣ Discovering the 5 finalists in the #RegioStars Final Round in the “A Connected Europe” category, where the #enicbc project WINET@UNI presented its initiative for more connected universities in Romania 🇷🇴 and Moldova 🇲🇩. 3️⃣ Meeting @Interreg Volunteer Youth - IVY, who shared their experiences to encourage young people to engage in cooperation activities and enhance their skills. 🌱 4️⃣ Exploring the exhibition area with various stands and #enicbc projects, including Projet Re-né and MED Dé Co U Plages Project at the Sicily booth “SMILE.” Re-Né focuses on environmental protection and waste reduction in Sicily 🇮🇹 and Tunisia 🇹🇳, while MED Dé.Co.U.Plages works on cleaning Mediterranean beaches. 🏖️ ♻️ 5️⃣ Discussing future cooperation with EU REGIO Interreg and Interact Programme, while engaging with initiatives like “Bridges of Trust,” fostering cooperation between Ukrainian 🇺🇦 and European 🇪🇺 municipalities since the war began.In conclusion, #EURegionsWeek offered a diverse range of subjects and a vibrant networking space for all programme and project actors, creating more bridges for growing cooperation 🤝. See you next year! 🇪🇺Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign AffairsT.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Avrupa Birliği BaşkanlığıInterreg NEXT Romania-Republica MoldovaProgramme Italie Tunisie IEV CTInterreg NEXT MED Programme... See MoreSee Less
"𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥” 🌍✨ At the #EURegionsWeek 2024 project managers Simona Caraiman and Daniela Pojar are presenting their project, one of the #RegioStars finalists.In a 6-minute PechaKucha 🎤the WiNet@Uni project, funded by #ENICBC Romania-Republic of Moldova Programme, showcased its mission for free Wi-Fi access across university campuses—serving over 23,000 students and faculty members 📚👩🎓👨🎓 To meet growing demands, two universities have united their efforts and transformed their infrastructure, overcoming challenges like COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine 💪🌐. Their technology-driven community can now grow in a smart, diverse, and inspiring campus while being connected to a world of digital resources 💻Votes are now in! Final winners will be announced tomorrow at the #RegioStars2024 award ceremony 🎉. Wish them luck! 🍀EU REGIO InterregInterreg NEXT Romania-Republica Moldova... See MoreSee Less
🎇𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 🇺🇦𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 #𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! Over 8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ participants from public authorities and civil society organisations gathered today at the first #interregcooperationday in Ukraine. Organised by the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers, bringing together also representatives of DG REGIO and of all #Interreg programmes involving Ukraine (Interreg NEXT Poland - Ukraine, Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine, Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine, Black Sea Basin CBC, Interreg Europe and URBACT). 📥Ukrainian stakeholders received updated information on the funding opportunities still available to them during this programming period. #TESIM reminded that there is no magic formula allowing a proposal to be selected, but that the success revolves around the submission of a solid proposal in terms of strategic relevance, importance of cooperation, solid partnership, realistic workplan and value-for-money budget. 🔗In-depth information on all these topics can be found in TESIM’s capacity building platform 𝙂𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 👉https://goforcooperation.eu/EU REGIO InterregДолучайтеся до Дня співпраці Interreg в Україні! Разом із Секретаріатом Кабінету Міністрів України запрошуємо на онлайн-захід в рамках Interreg Cooperation Day. Цьогоріч Україна вперше долучається до Interreg Cooperation Day. Кожного року восени Європейська Комісія закликає демонструвати здобутки і переваги співпраці на місцевому рівні між різними країнами ЄС в рамках проєктів Interreg. Леймотив всіх заходів, а їх десятки по всьому ЄС, — європейські цінності, які долають кордони.Під час онлайн-заходу дізнаєтеся більше про Європейську міжтериторіальну співпрацю та як до неї можуть долучитися українські організації. Коли? 2 жовтня о 10:00Де? Платформа Zoom із синхронним англо-українським перекладомБільше деталей та реєстрація за посиланням: cities4cities.eu/interreg-cooperation-day/#Interreg #InterregDay2024 #EUValuesOvercomingBordersКабінет Міністрів України SALAR International.org.ua Interreg Департамент координації міжнародної технічної допомоги СКМУ ... See MoreSee Less
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