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Survey Launch: Mapping Tourism in Interreg Programmes

Survey Launch: Mapping Tourism in Interreg Programmes

 Localism (PO5 CLLD etc)
Tourism represents one of the most dynamic and consistently expanding sectors within Interreg, playing a crucial role in driving socio-economic development, creating jobs, and improving infrastructure across European regions. With international tourist arrivals projected to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, Interreg's role in steering tourism growth towards sustainable and balanced development has become increasingly critical.To gain a comprehensive understanding of our collective impact, Interact ...

14 January 26 3 mins read

Three opportunities to work on Interreg Governance

Three opportunities to work on Interreg Governance

 Jobs and tenders
Interact is supporting the recruitment of three roles to a new team, implemented by the City of Vienna, to help Interreg programmes achieve more with Interreg Specific Objective 1 (A better Cooperation Governance).The project Interreg Governance Facility (InterGov Facility) is an initiative designed to support Interreg cross-border cooperation (CBC) programme authorities and key regional stakeholders, including potential beneficiaries, in implementing ISO1. There are three positions ava ...

13 January 26 3 mins read

Registration is open for five certified trainings

Registration is open for five certified trainings

 Interact Academy
The Interact Academy has opened registrations for three upcoming certified trainings scheduled to take place in early 2026.The three trainings focus on key topics related to the implementation of Interreg programmes and projects, including video-making, simplified cost options and project management.Each training combines structured online learning with a two-day in-person session and is delivered by experienced Interact trainers.The following certified trainings (and their key dates!!) are ...

13 January 26 3 mins read

Tender | Website maintenance provider

Tender | Website maintenance provider

 Jobs and tenders
On behalf of the Interact Programme, Interact Office Vienna is seeking a provider to support the website. This maintenance and additional development contract will run until 2029.More information is available in the documentation below. A basic technical overview of the website and hosting is available upon request to Kevin Fulcher.The deadline for offers is 23:59 CET on Sunday 25 January.

19 December 25 1 min read

Academy Calendar 2026 | Plan your trainings!

Academy Calendar 2026 | Plan your trainings!

 Interact Academy
The Interact Academy has published its provisional calendar for 2026, outlining all 13 training opportunities available next year.These trainings include fully online options as well as options combining online and in-person elements. Fixed dates requiring mandatory attendance are visible in the detailed schedule view.Please note that the schedule is provisional and subject to approval by our Monitoring Committee. The latest information will always be available on our Trainings page.Each cer ...

11 December 25 2 mins read

Interact's 2026 Work Plan is adopted

Interact's 2026 Work Plan is adopted

 Interact programme
The Interact Monitoring Committee met in Oslo in November 2025 and, along several tasks and reports, adopted the proposed Work Plan for 2026 (subject to the agreement of the minutes and other procedural elements!).The Interact Work Plan for 2026 includes: 100 events, of which more than 50% will be online 40 tools to support cooperation13 certified trainings as well as three more Certified Courses (three more to come online during the year) Other activities to support exchange ...

04 December 25 2 mins read

Interreg Cooperation Day 2025: key insights from this year’s evaluation report

Interreg Cooperation Day 2025: key insights from this year’s evaluation report

 Interreg Day Interreg promotion
The Evaluation Report for Interreg Cooperation Day 2025 is now available, offering an overview of one of the largest communication initiatives celebrating European Territorial Cooperation. Since 2012, the campaign has brought people together through local events that show the value of collaboration across borders.The 2025 edition registered 85 events, marking a 13% increase from 2024. Activities were organised in 29 countries and 68 cities, involving 39 Interreg programmes across 4 continent ...

26 November 25 3 mins read

Academy Calendar 2026 and Scheduled Maintenance This Weekend

Academy Calendar 2026 and Scheduled Maintenance This Weekend

 Interact Academy
The Interact Academy has published its provisional calendar for 2026, outlining all 13 training opportunities available next year.These trainings include fully online options as well as options combining online and in-person elements. Fixed dates requiring mandatory attendance are visible in the detailed schedule view.Please note that the schedule is provisional and subject to approval by our Monitoring Committee. The latest information will always be available on our Trainings page.Each cer ...

24 November 25 3 mins read

Interact joins the ECESP Coordination Group 2025–2028!

Interact joins the ECESP Coordination Group 2025–2028!

 Greener Europe (PO2)
Interact has been selected as a member of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) Coordination Group.This is a great recognition of the important role of Interreg programmes and projects in Europe’s circular transition, and a major opportunity to raise the visibility of:the 37 Interreg programmes prioritising circular economy,200+ ongoing projects,more than 1,200 partners working across borders on practical circular solutions.Last week, Interact took part in the kick-off m ...

21 November 25 2 mins read

EU public procurement rules – views on revisions

EU public procurement rules – views on revisions

 Public procurement
Commission seeks views on the revision of the Public Procurement DirectivesThe European Commission has opened a 12-week public consultation to gather views and evidence for the upcoming revision of the EU Public Procurement Directives. The initiative aims to modernise and simplify the rules, better align them with EU priorities such as strategic autonomy and sustainability, and support a more efficient public investment system.Public authorities, businesses, civil society, social partners an ...

19 November 25 2 mins read

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