NEWS FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
THE NEW INTERREG.EU IS NOW LIVE!
The new interreg.eu website aims to tell the Interreg story in a more engaging and dynamic way, showcasing the human impact of our work.
This is a big step forward in making the Interreg voice heard more loudly, especially at a time when cooperation is more important than ever.
Explore the Interreg website: www.interreg.eu
TAKE PART IN SHAPING THE NEXT EU LONG-TERM 2028-2034 BUDGET!
The Commission initial proposal for the next EU long-term budget is now available. The long-term Budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework, sets out the EU’s spending priorities for several years.
The Commission is now inviting all Europeans to have their say on the next budget and the policies it should support. It has started a series of public consultations that will remain open until 6 May.
You can find the links to these consultations below:
- You can now take part in shaping the next EU long-term budget – European Commission.
- EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – implementing EU funding with Member States and regions
LAUNCH OF THE REGIOSTARS 2025 PROJECT COMPETITION
The European wide search for the best cohesion policy projects in 2025 has begun. REGIOSTARS is Europe’s label of excellence for EU-funded projects that demonstrate the impact and inclusivity of regional development.
Has your project created a positive impact locally? Was something new developed as part of it? Did it benefit your region economically, socially or environmentally? Do the results continue to show even after the project ended? Could it be rolled-out across Europe?
If “yes!”, submit your application to the REGIOSTARS contest via the application form: EU Survey REGIOSTARS application form
As in previous year, the projects compete in five categories familiar from the cohesion policy objectives. The competition categories are:
- Category 1: A COMPETITIVE AND SMART EUROPE
- Category 2: A GREEN EUROPE
- Category 3: A CONNECTED EUROPE
- Category 4: A SOCIAL AND INCLUSIVE EUROPE
- Category 5: A EUROPE CLOSER TO THE CITIZENS
The deadline for submitting applications is 20 May 2025.
More information: https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/projects/regio-stars-awards_en
INTERREG PROJECT SLAM 2024-2025: A DECADE CELEBRATING INTERREG IMPACT
The Interreg Project Slam has become a landmark event for showcasing the powerful results of Interreg projects. Since its inception in 2015, the competition has been an essential visibility tool for the Interreg community, helping to amplify the stories of cooperation and impact in the EU and the regions where these projects are implemented.
This year marks a double celebration for Interreg and the Interreg Project Slam. Interreg is proudly celebrating 35 years of fostering cooperation across borders, and the Interreg Project Slam is celebrating its 10th anniversary of showcasing the impactful results of the projects.
The impactful work of the 6 finalists showcases the diverse ways in which Interreg projects are changing lives and communities across Europe.
You can watch their stories and support your favorite project by giving it a like on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/100064389384224/1576221430437141/