Future regulatory discussions

In July the Commission published the draft regulatory package for 2028-2034. Inside, are more than 20 documents under review, which set out the framework of the future regulatory framework, at the start of the negotiation period. 

Interact is following the work, and is supporting the engagement of Interreg and other cooperation practitioners at opportune moments.

Thsi follows past work In 2024, where Interact supported programmes to engage with citizens and stakeholders, and to engage with each other on the way the current regulations work, and what could be repaired or improved in the future period.

Where to start 

The draft legal acts are set out in more detail in this News Item | This summers' essential reading.

A webinar is organised on 12 September to hear more about the proposals, and will outline next steps. For Interreg, it is particularly noted that in early November, a Knowledge Fair event plans to focus on this subject.  

For more general background, as the European Elections in 2024 created the current Parliament, which appointed the President of the Commission and the college of Commissioners. As part of this process, Political Guidelines were published which established the orientation of the Commission. Each Commissioner-Designate receieved a Mission letter with more guidance. Of particular interest to Interreg is the letter sent to Commissioner-Designated as the Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms 

The exact shape of the future orientation of cohesion policy and Interreg will continue to be defined in ongoing political and policy-based discussions in the coming months.

What we are working on

Interact continues to monitor developments, and has several engagement points on the practical implications of proposals.

The webinar is organised on 12 September, followed by the planned Interreg Knowledge Fair will advance our shared understanding. 

In addtion, the Performers Working Group was established in 2024 and sought to provide feedback on the implementation of Performance-based approaches in Interreg.

Interact's Working Group on Indicators continues to engage with DG EVAL on the use of Common Indicators in Interreg.

More points of contact and discussion on topics continue at a sectorial level, and information is regularly shared at Interact events on the latest development on the future shape of Cohesion Policy and Interreg.

Contact 

For more information please contact Jelena Stojovic