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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.

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  • 24 Member States and Partner Countries
  • 7 Interreg NEXT programmes
  • EUR 864 million EU funds
  • Over 2.000 km of 5 land borders
  • 2 sea basins
  • 1 sea crossing
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The neighbourhood community unites at the ENI CBC and Interreg NEXT conference


InterregNEXT; ENICBC

 

A call for cooperation in uncertain times

On September 25, the halls of The Faculty in Brussels filled with participants from across Europe and neighbouring countries, eager to share, learn and celebrate the work done under the ENI CBC and Interreg NEXT programmes. Titled “Neighbours in Cooperation,” the conference gathered this diverse community, united in the spirit of cross-border cooperation, to explore the progress and impacts of the programmes.

Mediterranean’s got talent! Empowering youth with blue and green skills


#EURegionsWeek ENICBC projects

Youth unemployment in the Mediterranean is a pressing issue, but recent initiatives show promise for change. At the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024, the Interreg NEXT Med programme hosted a dynamic workshop dedicated to empowering the region’s youth. In partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye – celebrating two decades of involvement in territorial cooperation under Interreg – experts gathered to discuss how EU-funded projects are equipping young people with essential skills for the blue and green sectors, areas increasingly recognised for their potential to drive both economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Empowering youth and women with green jobs


Mediterranean Sea Basin

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.

Balancing reiteration and innovation: one year in review


TESIM support

How to deal with the unexpected illustrates the diversity of human nature. Some of us would rather be prepared in advance and recognise it when it happens, while others prefer to be taken by surprise and enjoy navigating through it. After eight years supporting the neighbourhood territorial cooperation community, deep in TESIM hearts we expected our mandate to be continued as from 1 April 2023. One year later, can we conclude that everything that has happened since then was fully predictable?

The closure templates presented to 90 programme representatives


ENICBC; programme closure

The meeting on closure organised by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and TESIM on 29 May 2024 marked a significant milestone in the closure process of the ENI Cross-Border Cooperation (ENI CBC) programmes for the 2014-2020 period. It gathered more than 90 programme representatives who learned about the templates for the final programme report and had the opportunity to receive answers to their questions submitted prior to the meeting, as well as those raised during the meeting.

Next Programmes

Seven Interreg NEXT (Neighbourhood External) programmes have been approved in 2022, for a total envelope of 864 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.

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ENI CBC Programmes

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.

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🌐 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬Are you an EU project expert, a regional stakeholder, a national contact point? On 9️⃣,🔟 and1️⃣1️⃣ December Interact Programme and #TESIM invite practitioners from the #Mediterranean working with EU funds to the 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸.The online sessions on:🎒Sustainable Tourism (9/12)🌳Biodiversity, Parks & Green Infrastructure (10/12)🔥Natural Disasters: fires, floods, and droughts together (11/12) will explore key questions, including:❓How can Mediterranean regions better coordinate and create synergies to address common challenges?❓What opportunities exist for territorial and cross-programmatic synergies?❓How can we maximize impact through coordinated action and complementarities?REGISTRATION is open until 5 December: 👉https://www.interact-eu.net/events/181Interreg NEXT MED Programme Interreg NEXT Romania-Republica Moldova Black Sea Basin CBC Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine Interreg NEXT Poland - Ukraine Programme Italie Tunisie IEV CT Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine ... See MoreSee Less

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🌍 Reflecting on 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴 🌱Over the two days of dynamic discussions in #Brussels (25-26 November), the 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 reaffirmed the strength and diversity of 86 #Interreg programmes spanning the globe. As Moray Gilland, EU REGIO Interreg, noted in his closing speech, these programmes "𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦."🔷Flexibility 🔷Synergies🔷Sustainability 🔷Adaptation to local needs were the key themes repeatedly mentioned in the workshops and plenary sessions. During these days, Interreg TESIM NEXT played a role in gathering and discussing the needs of external cooperation programmes.🔀 While most improvements align with the overall direction of #Interreg, external cooperation programs require special attention. Discussions emphasized the importance of preserving their unique identity by maintaining distinctive approaches and ensuring they remain relevant to their original purposes.💡The event was a powerful reminder of the Interreg’s impact and potential as we look ahead to shaping its future.#interregfuture #harvestingevent #CooperationMatters #Sustainability #externalcooperationInterreg NEXT MED Programme Interreg NEXT Romania-Republica Moldova Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine Black Sea Basin CBC Interreg NEXT Poland - Ukraine Programme Italie Tunisie IEV CT Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine ... See MoreSee Less

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Interreg TESIM NEXT is with Interreg NEXT Poland - Ukraine and 6 others.

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Last week, we joined over 350 communication officers in Seville for the #INFORMEU event, where we explored new ways to boost the visibility and impact of EU-funded projects. Here are some of our highlights:🤖 Exploring AI in communication – We all know tools like ChatGPT, but did you know that Claude AI can also help you to craft powerful messages ?🌱 Discovering innovative EU projects – We visited a student residence using renewable energy to cut consumption by 40%, and a research centre focused on developing green fuels to reduce CO2 emissions.🫂 Sharing moments with the #Interreg community and exploring Sevilla’s beautiful historic sites and traditions together 💃🎤 Gaining valuable insights on the future of EU funding and communication with speakers from the European Commission, Ministerio de Hacienda, Junta de Andalucía, and Interact Programme.Ultimately working together to create a more connected, communicative network across Europe. Because neighbours matter! 🇪🇺 Muchas gracias, #Sevilla ! 🇪🇸 ... See MoreSee Less

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✅ Several #InterregNEXT programmes have changed their approach from #enicbc and now consider State aid activities as eligible✅ For the purposes of State aid management, several #InterregNEXT programmes have introduced general block exemption regulation (GBER) as the applicable tool🧐 #InterregNEXT programmes are taking advantage of the revised State aid legislation, offering simplified solutions to beneficiaries.👀We have gathered the key updates in our 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗱. Find it in our Library 👉 interregtesimnext.eu/library/Interreg NEXT Romania-Republica Moldova Interreg NEXT MED Programme Interreg VI A NEXT Hungary Slovakia Romania Ukraine Black Sea Basin CBC Programme Italie Tunisie IEV CT Interreg NEXT Poland - Ukraine Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine ... See MoreSee Less

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🎙 Şebnem Sözer, Head of Department for Cross-border Cooperation Programmes at the Directorate for EU Affairs, explains what the dual participation in Black Sea Basin CBC and Interreg NEXT MED Programme means for 🇹🇷 Türkiye, as well as what drives the high participation in #Interreg programmes of the Turkish beneficiaries. 🎥 WATCH 👇T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Avrupa Birliği Başkanlığı European Union in Türkiye ... See MoreSee Less

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