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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Search the mapInterreg figures (2021-2027) - Data as of 13 May 2025
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.
10 Interreg projects named finalists in the REGIOSTARS Awards 2025
The public voting to select the winners will be open from 2 September to 15 October at midday, giving everyone the opportunity to support their favourite projects online. The winners in each category - as well as the Public Choice Award winner - will be announced at a ceremony on 15 October in Brussels.
12 August 2025
Caitriona Mullan: 'Interreg should support deeper cooperation between health systems, rather than just funding parallel capital investments on either side of a border'
Caitriona Mullan is a leading specialist in EU cross-border cooperation and governance. She has advised the European Commission, the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR), and several national governments on how to bring out the best in border regions through integrated public service delivery, especially in health. At a recent EU event on cross-border healthcare, we spoke with her about Interreg, the Romania-Hungary pilot, and why Europe's health systems must think and act beyond borders.
11 August 2025
‘Cohesion and cooperation are the DNA of the European project’: Juraj Droba on how Interreg supports regional communities
At the heart of Central Europe, where Slovakia meets Austria and Hungary, cooperation across borders isn’t just a policy, it’s a way of life. Juraj Droba, Chairman of the Bratislava Region and Second Vice-Chair of the European Committee of the Regions’ COTER Commission, sees every day how international partnerships shape communities and improve people’s lives. From bridges to cultural landmarks, Interreg projects are making a visible difference on the ground.
07 August 2025
How Interreg helps tourism glow through Finland’s darkest months
Tourism in Finland typically peaks in the summer, but what happens in the long, dark months of autumn, winter, and early spring?
28 July 2025