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EU Regions week | Strong Interreg, strong regions, strong Europe

EU Regions week | Strong Interreg, strong regions, strong Europe

Localism (PO5 CLLD etc) Post 2027 (Interreg VII) Smarter Europe (PO1) Greener Europe (PO2) More social Europe (PO4)
Planning to attend the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026 in Brussels? Interact will be part of the agenda with two opportunities to connect, exchange and discover more about Interreg! 12 October 2026Join the “Strong Interreg, Strong Regions, Strong Europe” session jointly organised by ESPON, URBACT, and Interreg Europe.The session will showcase the results and opportunities offered by the programmes, from territorial evidence and capacity building to urban innovation and cooperat ...

21 September 26 2 min read

EU Public Procurement: a new framework for simpler and smarter procedures

EU Public Procurement: a new framework for simpler and smarter procedures

Public procurement
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a new Regulation aimed at modernising and simplifying the EU public procurement framework. The initiative is designed to support effective public investment in services and infrastructure while contributing to the achievement of the European Union's policy objectives.The proposed revision introduces a single, harmonised set of procurement rules applicable across all Member States, with the objective of streamlining procedures and reducing ad ...

10 September 26 4-min read

Upcoming EU Public procurement reform

Upcoming EU Public procurement reform

 Public procurement
Towards a simpler and more harmonised frameworkThe European Commission is preparing a major reform of the EU public procurement framework, with the proposed Public Procurement Act aiming to simplify and harmonise procurement rules across the Member States. The proposal would bring the rules currently contained in three separate EU Directives, covering public procurement, utilities and concessions, into a single, directly applicable EU Regulation.  From national transposition to a common ...

28 August 26 4 mins read

Share your input: EU survey on Cohesion Policy and the circular economy

Share your input: EU survey on Cohesion Policy and the circular economy

 Smarter Europe (PO1) Greener Europe (PO2)
Complete the survey. It closes 30 September.The European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development (REGI) is running a study on Cohesion Policy and the circular economy, and Interact was invited to contribute. The findings will feed into the post-2027 funding framework, so we need input from Interreg programmes and projects. Please forward this to projects and partners in your programme.The survey asks:what your programme or project is doing on the circular economywhat territorial coope ...

28 August 26 3 min read

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

 General
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

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

General
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

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