We cooperate beyond borders to help Europe thrive
What is Interreg
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 InterregInterreg Cooperation Day 2025
Time for Interreg programmes and projects to get ready for this year’s campaign! In September, Europe will celebrate cooperation through local events. Now’s the time to explore what the campaign offers and start planning how you’ll take part.
Everything you need to get started
From templates to visuals and ideas, we’ve prepared a full kit to help Interreg programmes and projects create their event with ease.
Go to the campaign pageWatch 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.
A bus bridging two countries
This is the story of Oradea (Romania) and Debrecen (Hungary), and how a bus route is uniting their communities across the border.
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.
From war to welcome
Jarek and Veronika are two children who fled Ukraine and are finding relief and a sense of belonging through art workshops in Poland.
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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.
How b-solutions can support the Interreg community in solving border obstacles
For decades, Interreg has been the beating heart of cross-border cooperation in Europe—funding transformative projects, building trust across boundaries, and improving lives in border regions. However, even the most promising Interreg projects can stumble when faced with structural legal or administrative obstacles. That’s where b-solutions steps in.
22 September 2025
Inside the Belfast women’s centre building peace, one friendship at a time
If you want to know what long-term peace looks like in Northern Ireland, don’t start with famous political agreements. Focus instead on a weekday morning at the Shankill Shared Women’s Centre in Belfast, where two grandmothers - a Catholic and a Protestant - head into classes together.
21 September 2025
35 Years Interreg in Luxembourg – Building Bridges Together
In 1990, the European Commission launched the first Interreg programmes under the Community initiative concerning border areas - schemes that gradually evolved into what is now officially known as European Territorial Cooperation (ETC). Since then, this cooperation framework has brought Europeans closer together, strengthened cross-border connectivity, and supported the strategic development of border regions.
21 September 2025
What the European Commission’s 2028–2034 budget proposal means for Interreg
The Commission’s proposal for the post‑2027 period was published on 16 July 2025. Moray Gilland, Head of Unit at DG REGIO, spoke to more than 640 people in a webinar organised by the Interact programme to explain the main aspects of the Commission proposal and the rationale behind them. The Commission proposal will be negotiated by the Council and the EP, during the process the text may evolve.
16 September 2025