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Interreg Annual Event update

Interreg Annual Event update

 Interreg promotion Future regulatory discussions
The Interreg Annual Event is taking place on 12 and 13 November in Brussels, Belguim.Over the two days programme representatives will meet and exchange on various topics. You can also follow the discussions from the Committee of the Regions Live Steam pages. The details of the sessions are below, and more information is available on the Committee of the Regions webpage, which also hosts the link to the webstream: Interreg Annual Event 2026 | European Committee of the RegionsThursda ...

11 November 26 2 mins read

Tackling fraud, irregularities and conflicts of interest in Interreg

Tackling fraud, irregularities and conflicts of interest in Interreg

 Irregularities Anti-fraud and risk Public procurement
An in-person event on irregularities, fraud, and conflicts of interest was organized in November 2026. Participants discussed the importance of reliable evidence and a clear response: a red flag is not proof of fraud, but it should trigger appropriate checks and, where necessary, further assessment or referral to the competent authorities. Discussions also covered how to assess and report irregularities, apply financial corrections and follow up on suspected fraud. Other topics included doub ...

10 November 26 3 min read

Interact began working with Interreg programmes in 2024 to build a bottom-up roadmap to help capture the added value of Interreg.

Interact began working with Interreg programmes in 2024 to build a bottom-up roadmap to help capture the added value of Interreg.

 General
Through close collaboration with a number of programmes, Interact initiated exchanges, reflections and ideas for further development, based on programme experiences, as well as their needs and interests. The aim was to move from a shared understanding of Interreg’s added value towards a practical way of demonstrating it through impact pathways. A tested pathway can sharpen evaluation questions, improve project selection and steering, strengthen communication through evidence-based ...

03 November 26 1 minute read

Tender | Interact Digital Tool Strategic Assessment (Index, Interreg.eu, Keep.eu)

Tender | Interact Digital Tool Strategic Assessment (Index, Interreg.eu, Keep.eu)

 Jobs and tenders
The Interact Programme invites interested experts and service providers to submit proposals for a strategic assessment of the digital tools maintained by the Programme : Index, Interreg.eu, and Keep.eu.The procurement documents and submission instructions are available in the Cloudia Supplier Portal.We encourage all interested parties to review the tender documentation and submit their proposals by 30.11.1026.Should you have any questions regarding the procurement process, please submit them ...

03 November 26 1 minute read

Provisional trainings planned in 2027

Provisional trainings planned in 2027

 Interact Academy
The provisional training offer from the Interact Academy for 2027 has been published! The plan is subject to Monitoring Committee approval, but the proposal for 11 trainings, of which 7 have an in-person element, enables programmes to understand the full offer for the year ahead.The trainings are offered on the most relevant topics for the year ahead, with spaces available for up to 25 individuals in each training. The idea being those being trained also gain insights from working together i ...

30 October 26 2 mins read

Interact brings Central and South-East Europe together in Igalo to look ahead to post-2027

Interact brings Central and South-East Europe together in Igalo to look ahead to post-2027

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One territory, many programmes: making cooperation between them workFrom 6 to 8 October 2026, Interact brought together programme authorities and joint secretariats from Central and South-East Europe in Igalo in Montenegro, for the 19th Regional Network Meeting, joined by the European Commission.Around the Bay of Kotor alone, 11 cooperation programmes have funded 20 projects. The same picture repeats across the region. Cross-border, Interreg IPA, transnational and Interreg NEXT programmes wo ...

27 October 26 3 mins read

Interreg in Montenegro: European cooperation already at work in a candidate country

Interreg in Montenegro: European cooperation already at work in a candidate country

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Around the Bay of Kotor, 20 projects show what cooperation leaves behindParticipants of the 19th Regional Network Meeting of Interreg programmes in Central and South-East Europe visited 20 Interreg projects around the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, funded by 11 cooperation programmes.Montenegro applied for EU membership in 2008 and has been negotiating since 2012. All 33 negotiating chapters are open, 18 had been provisionally closed by July 2026, and the country already uses the euro. Through ...

27 October 26 3 mins read

Interreg Cooperation Day: the evaluation survey is now open

Interreg Cooperation Day: the evaluation survey is now open

 Interreg.eu Cooperation actions
The evaluation survey for the Interreg Cooperation Day campaign is now open. It takes only a few minutes to complete.Who should fill it inThe survey is for everyone who took part in the campaign this year. If you organised one or more events as part of the campaign, please fill in the survey once for each event you organised.DeadlineThe deadline for filling out the survey is 9 November 2026.Fill in the surveyInterreg Cooperation Day 2026 · Evaluation form

13 October 26 2 min read

Call for tenders: a study on how Interreg helps regions prepare for emerging challenges

Call for tenders: a study on how Interreg helps regions prepare for emerging challenges

 Jobs and tenders
Together with ESPON, we are looking for a team to carry out INTER-STAGE (Interreg Strengthening Territorial AGility for Emerging challenges). The maximum budget is EUR 350,000.What the study is aboutINTER-STAGE examines how Interreg helps regions prepare for future challenges and opportunities. It looks at Interreg cooperation not only as a funding instrument, but as a space where regions build partnerships and test new ideas, and where they engage early with emerging topics.What the team wi ...

12 October 26 2 min read

Two certified trainings at the Interact Academy are open for registration

Two certified trainings at the Interact Academy are open for registration

 Programme communication capacity Interact Academy
Registration is open for two certified trainings at the Interact Academy, each running for less than a month. The first registration deadline is 12 October.Plain Language for Interreg - An IntroductionFor Interreg staff who want to write in a plainer, more reader-friendly style. Participants practise the guidelines and receive feedback from the trainer on their individual task.Registration deadline: 12 October 202619 October to 13 November 202610 hours, beginner levelInterreg Evaluation: Pra ...

02 October 26 3 mins read

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