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Have your say: DNSH in future Interreg programmes

Have your say: DNSH in future Interreg programmes

 Post 2027 (Interreg VII)
Interact has launched a quick consultation and experience exchange amongst Interreg programmes to support an Interreg position to the Do No Significant Harm consultation. The European Commission launched a targeted consultation on the future application of the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle for 2028–2034, including a dedicated chapter on Interreg in July 2026.Interact is facilitating an Interreg-wide exchange to discuss the proposed approach, collect practical evidence and expe ...

17 August 26 2 mins read

The European Commission is looking for 10 Cross-Border Ambassadors

The European Commission is looking for 10 Cross-Border Ambassadors

 General
The Border Focal Point Network, coordinated by DG REGIO, has opened applications for the fourth edition of its Cross-Border Ambassadors programme. Up to 10 young people will be selected for a mandate running from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.The commitment is around two days per month. Ambassadors attend monthly online meetings with DG REGIO and the Border Focal Point Network team, contribute to the network's communication work on Futurium, social media and the newsletter, and choose at l ...

11 August 26 3 min read

100 places on cross-border exchange visits, apply by 7 September

100 places on cross-border exchange visits, apply by 7 September

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Fundación CEER has opened a call for 100 visitors to take part in the Border Regions Peer Exchange, a programme of 10 exchange visits across Europe.Each visit lasts two to three days and brings participants together with peers working on the same cross-border challenges: access to public services, cross-border healthcare, employment cooperation, and coordination during flood incidents. Visitors see solutions in operation and take the approaches back to their own territory.The 50 highest-rank ...

11 August 26 3 min read

New certified course on the Interact Academy: Facilitation for Interreg

New certified course on the Interact Academy: Facilitation for Interreg

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Facilitation is often associated with large workshops and high-stake events. It is just as useful for the meetings that fill an ordinary working day, and that is what this new certified course on the Interact Academy is about: applying facilitation skills in the Interreg context to design and deliver meetings that work.The course takes five hours, is set at beginner level and is available in English. It addresses five problems that come up in most organisations: meetings that could have been ...

11 August 26 3 min read

Help us map AI use in Interreg

Help us map AI use in Interreg

 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We are launching a short survey to better understand how Interreg programmes are currently using, testing or discussing Artificial Intelligence. We are interested in your practical experience: what works well, what creates difficulties, what should be approached with caution, and where further support may be needed.By filling in the survey, you will help us build a clearer picture of the AI landscape across Interreg. The results will help other programmes learn from your experience, avoid re ...

13 July 26 2 mins read

Jems Earns European Recognition with Good Practice Certificate

Jems Earns European Recognition with Good Practice Certificate

 Harmonisation and simplification HIT Jems
Jems, the Joint Electronic Monitoring System developed by Interact, has been awarded a Good Practice Certificate at the European Public Sector Award 2025-26 (EPSA).The award is organised by the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) and is now in its 10th edition. Jems was recognised in the category Delivering User-Centric Services at Subnational Level, one of only 8 projects to receive a Good Practice Certificate, selected from 36 submissions.This European recognition follo ...

09 June 26 3 min read

Interact brings EU neighbours together: knowledge across borders in Belgrade

Interact brings EU neighbours together: knowledge across borders in Belgrade

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Building the spaces where cooperation programmes learn from each other On 19 and 20 May 2026, Interact brought together programme authorities and national stakeholders from EU and candidate countries in Belgrade for two days of exchange on the strategic value of cross-border cooperation. The EU shares more than borders with its neighbours. Cooperation programmes between EU Member States and candidate countries have been building stability and trust in border regions for years. But ...

26 May 26 3 min read

New ISO1 opportunity for programmes

New ISO1 opportunity for programmes

Better cooperation governance (ISO1)
The Interreg Governance Facility project (InterregGov) has launched, and it has already opened its first call for programmes working with ISO1 (A better cooperation governance) with a particular focus on cross-border obstacles and people-to-people cooperation.Twelve programmes will receive tailored support, and these will be selected by an open call. The assistance may include:assessment of programme needs and stakeholder mapping;support in identifying and addressing cross-border obstacles;d ...

20 May 26 2 mins read

Tell Us What You Need for 2027

Tell Us What You Need for 2027

 Post 2027 (Interreg VII) Interact programme
Interact is designing its next work plan and your input will directly shape the support and services available to your programme from 2027 onwards.We want to hear from you. Interact has launched its Needs Assessment survey to gather feedback on what you need most, where we can best support you, and how we can strengthen our current offer. Your answers will feed directly into the products and services we develop for Interreg programmes.The survey covers four key questions: what you fores ...

15 May 26 3 min read

Plan Your Interreg Cooperation Day 2026 Event Now

Plan Your Interreg Cooperation Day 2026 Event Now

 Interregional cooperation Cooperation actions
What started in 2012 as a single shared day has grown into something far bigger than anyone imagined: more than 1,570 events organised, over 300,000 participants engaged, and a social media reach of 57 million. In 2025, programmes from all four Interreg strands took part and events were held across four continents. That did not happen by accident. It happened because programmes like yours chose to show up, year after year.This year's theme is Stronger Together. The anniversary is the perfect ...

15 May 26 3 min read

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