The onset of this funding period brought forth changes within several Interreg cross-border programmes in the Baltic Sea Region. Central to these changes is the integration of regions near Russia and Belarus, an initiative taken with the intent of fostering unity and cooperation. Despite the shared commitment, integrating these regions into the programmes presents its unique set of challenges. These regions often find themselves on the periphery of the functional areas of the programmes ...

Start On: 18 January 2024 13:00

Location: Tartu, Estonia

This workshop brings together Interreg external cooperation programmes to exchange practices and lessons learned in managing NDICI funds. In the 2021–2027 period, two OMR programmes – Madeira-Azores-Canarias and Indian Ocean – are launching their first NDICI-supported calls, marking a significant milestone. As they prepare for implementation, valuable insights from programmes that have already worked with NDICI (or previous versions of external cooperation funds) will be shared. The workshop ...

Start On: 21 May 2025 09:30

Location: Bucharest, Romania

This stand explores how Interreg supports the right to stay along the EU’s external borders, with Ukraine as a key example. It highlights how cross-border cooperation fosters resilience and socio-economic development, tackling the root causes of displacement and enabling people to build sustainable futures at home. From AI-driven rehabilitation, to support for smart growth, training and education, the stand showcases examples from the IPA, NEXT and OMR programmes to show how Interreg deliver ...

Start On: 14 October 2025 09:30

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Interact is pleased to invite you to a dedicated event focusing on external cooperation programmes, with particular attention to cooperation involving EU enlargement countries. The event offers a focused setting for peer exchange on how these programmes can respond to shared challenges while strengthening their strategic impact. It will provide a structured space to share practical experience, address common implementation challenges and reinforce the strategic contribution of external coope ...

Start On: 19 May 2026 09:00

Location: Belgrade, Serbia