ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE NEXT EXPENSE DECLARATION PERIOD
We would like to inform you of the advance notice of the next mandatory period for declaring your expenses within the framework of approved projects.
All expenses paid from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026 must be declared in the month of April (instead of May).
This deadline applies to both the 1st call and the 2nd call (capitalisation) projects.
The decision has been taken by the programme's management and control bodies for strategic reasons with a view to complying with the N+3 rule in 2026.
We will shortly be amending the Financial Management Manual in this regard, which will include other changes that we will detail for you.
CLOSURE OF THE INTERREG MAC 2014-2020 PROGRAMME
The authorities of the INTERREG MAC 2014-2020 programme (Management, Certification and Audit) have submitted the programme closure documents on time, in compliance with the European Commission's guidelines on the closure of programmes for the 2014-2020 period.
The amount certified to the European Commission by the Interreg MAC 2014-2020 programme totalled €129.83 million, representing a financial execution of 91.28% of the total amount of the programme.
A total of 122 projects have been implemented in the two calls for proposals, including the HEXAGONE strategic project.
The strategic axis with the highest number of projects, in line with the financial allocation per axis of the programme, was Axis 1 on R&D&I, where a total of 33 projects were developed. This is followed by Axis 2, focused on improving business competitiveness, with 29 projects, and Axis 4, aimed at environmental protection and efficient use of resources, with 28 projects. Within the framework of Axis 3, aimed at combating climate change and risk prevention and management, 18 projects have been implemented. Finally, a total of 14 projects have been carried out under Axis 5, aimed at improving institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administration.
It is worth noting the high level of participation by entities from African third countries, particularly Cape Verde, which is involved in 76% of the projects, followed by Senegal (38%) and Mauritania (31%). The high degree of transnationality of the projects is also particularly noteworthy: 84% of the projects had partners from African countries in their partnerships.
These results demonstrate the success of the INTERREG MAC 2014-2020 Programme, as well as the excellent work carried out by all those involved, both project managers and programme management bodies, whose coordination and commitment have been fundamental to the achievement of the objectives set.