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What is Interreg

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Interreg is a series of EU funding programmes that support cooperation. By bringing together organisations from across Europe and beyond, Interreg tackles shared challenges and creates lasting connections. From boosting economic growth and regional cohesion to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development, Interreg-funded projects make a real difference in people’s lives. Together, we are building a more united, resilient and prosperous Europe where every region thrives.

Learn more about Interreg

Watch our animation video for a two-minute overview of what Interreg is, why it exists and how it works.

Interreg GO! event

For 35 years, Interreg has helped regions and people work across borders. On 27-28 March 2025, the Interreg GO! event in Gorizia and Nova Gorica starts a new phase of cooperation.

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Discover the stories highlighted at the event

This series of articles explores the themes of the InterregGO! event, including innovation, disaster risk management, the green transition, health, and better governance. Each article shows how Interreg projects are delivering real solutions through regional cooperation.

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Watch Interreg in action

From farmers tackling climate change, to children recovering from war trauma and commuters crossing borders, our videos showcase the real-world impact of Interreg on communities across Europe.

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A bus bridging two countries

The story of Oradea (Romania) and Debrecen (Hungary), and how a bus route is uniting their communities.

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Farming the future

Meet Joris, a Dutch apple farmer turning his soil into a climate ally, boosting fertility and fighting climate change by capturing CO2.

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From war to welcome

Jarek and Veronika, two children who fled Ukraine, find relief and a sense of belonging through art workshops in Poland.

Find Interreg programmes on the map

Search for programmes near you or across Europe.

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Explore programmes your way

Use the search and filter options to discover programmes that match your needs.

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Interreg figures (2021-2027)

1 785 Projects approved

6 036 Institutions involved in projects

1.7 M EUR average project budget

Find more data in Keep.eu

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Interreg Cooperation Day

Join us on 21 September for events across Europe—sports, music, and community fun! Since 2012, over 1 490 events have brought people together, showing how EU cooperation makes regions stronger.

Podcast

A Green Europe

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How can we work together to fight climate change and create a greener Europe? Stories from across the EU of individuals working on a sustainable future.

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Interreg News & Stories

Stay informed about the latest Interreg developments across Europe and beyond. Explore news, success stories and opportunities that support collaboration and innovation.

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How regions are removing obstacles to cooperation

Languages, cultural mindsets, lack of trust, legal frameworks, administrative systems are common barriers to effective cooperation between regions and countries. Local and regional actors need to assess those challenges before designing or implementing new services that can improve the quality of life of citizens in a given territory.

26 March 2025

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Collaborating for water: Sustainable solutions across European borders

In the hills where Italy and Slovenia meet, wine has long been a cultural connection. But climate change is making it harder to keep vineyards healthy. Water shortages and unpredictable rainfall are putting the region's wine-making tradition at risk.

26 March 2025

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Improving maternity care across borders: 'We were proud of what we had learned' – Dr. Alenka Zavrtanik Čelan

Dr. Alenka Zavrtanik Čelan, a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics with three decades of experience is the Head of the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department at General Hospital Šempeter pri Gorici, a regional hospital serving the Goriška region. Located in Slovenia’s westernmost region, the hospital serves the sparsly populated Goriška region, including remote mountain communities.

26 March 2025

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Interreg Aurora: Connecting the Arctic to the space economy

In the northernmost region of Europe more and more youngsters are looking up to the skies and dreaming of space. The dark night skies and the space beyond them host a variety of wonders and mysteries, but they are also the source of crucial information, data and technology which can contribute to powering Europe’s economy into the future.

26 March 2025

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