NEW WEB CONTENT: COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE AND BINDING CONSULTATIONS
Two new items of content are now available on this website:
- Complaints procedure: Procedure applicable to complaints submitted within the
framework of the Programme. The complaints regulated in this document include any
dispute that ERDF applicants or beneficiaries may raise in relation to acts, agreements
or decisions adopted by the Programme Authorities and bodies in relation to project
proposals submitted and the management and control of approved projects.
Available in the section ‘The Programme/Other documents’
- Binding consultations: Consultations that may be of general interest, mainly related to
the eligibility of expenses, which are not expressly included in other programme
documentation.
Available in the ‘Documentation’ section
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IVY PROGRAMME (INTERREG VOLUNTEER YOUTH)
We are pleased to inform you that the Interreg Volunteer Youth_IVY initiative has been officially extended until 31 December 2027.
IVY is a European Commission initiative that aims to promote cooperation by achieving the following three goals:
- Support cooperation - Supporting cooperation projects thanks to the involvement of motivated young people.
- Make cooperation visible - Making the benefits of cooperation more visible among local communities and beyond.
- Empower youth - Empowering young people to engage in cooperation.
Each volunteering experience lasts from 2 to 6 months and volunteers receive a financial contribution that covers their cost of living. The IVY initiative is financed by the European Union and the Association of European Border Regions.
Through IVY, selected young people participate as volunteers in Interreg programmes and projects, contributing to building a strong and united Europe in the regions where they are active.
More information: www.interregyouth.com
TAKE PART IN THE EU PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON THE ‘ENERGY PACKAGE FOR CITIZENS’ AND THE ‘EU STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM’

Citizens Energy Package: Commission starts consultation process
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on the upcoming package of measures on energy for citizens aimed at accelerating the transition towards cleaner energy sources, addressing energy poverty and ensuring a just transition in which all citizens are able to be actively involved and fully protected.
The consultation is aimed at consumer organisations, regulators, industry representatives, local and regional administrations, and especially individual citizens.
The consultation will remain open until 11 September 2025.
Take part in the public consultation on Energy for Citizens!

EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy: Open public consultation
The European Commission is seeking citizens’, travellers’, and tourism operators’ views on the upcoming EU sustainable tourism strategy. This strategy will make tourism more sustainable, competitive, and innovative, while enhancing the overall experience for travellers and supporting the sector’s resilience in the face of emerging challenges, such as the impacts of climate change, geopolitical tensions.
The consultation is open to all citizens and stakeholders who would like to share their views on the future of EU tourism.
The consultation will remain open until 12 September 2025.
Have your say on the upcoming EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy!




