Programme own consultations

Throughout 2024, Interreg programmes were invited to consult their stakeholders on the future of Interreg. Interact supported and facilitated inter-programme exchange on this matter through existing structures. The work was to inform the DG REGIO positions going into the review of regulations affecting Interreg, ahead of any drafting of future legislation.

The Harvesting Report was published in May 2025.

The report was discussed in a webinar on 19 May 2025, which gave the programmes an informal chance to ask questions about the report and next steps. The presentations given in the webinar are available. The webinar was not recorded.

Process undertaken 

To support programmes, DG REGIO published a Toolkit on how to consult stakeholders. Additionally, Interreg IVY provided bespoke support to the citizen engagement approach. 

Interact held two launch webinars. The first, held on 1 December 2023 launched the process, a second webinar on 23 February 2024 shared experts input into how to effectively consult. 

The discussions continued at the Harvesting Event , both the launch webinar and the Harvesting event on 25-26 November 2024, and in particular in the first plenary session.

Finally, the webinar on 19 May 2025, which gave the programmes an informal chance to ask questions about the report and next steps. 

Interact own report 

Interact conducted its own consultation, which will included liaising with programmes on our own work and how we can be more effective in supporting programmes in the Post 2027 context. 

The Report is available in our library. 

Contact 

For more information please contact Kevin Fulcher.