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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.

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Interreg Project Slam 2026-2027

The Interreg Project Slam is a storytelling competition for Interreg projects across Europe. Projects share their story of cooperation and impact through a short narrative, a professional video and a live presentation.
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Join the campaign

Participants receive storytelling training. Six finalists are selected to produce a video and present their story at the Interreg Knowledge Fair.

How to participate

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

This is the story of Oradea (Romania) and Debrecen (Hungary), and how a bus route is uniting their communities across the border.

A person in a dark jacket and gloves crouches in a vineyard, inspecting the base of a grapevine. The sky is overcast, and the ground is covered with leaves. Rows of grapevines extend into the background.

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 are two children who fled Ukraine and are finding relief and a sense of belonging through art workshops in Poland.

Interreg figures (2021-2027) - Data from State of Interreg 2025

5 979 Projects selected
7.5 B EUR Funding committed
70% Funding allocated to projects
Find more data in Keep.eu

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 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 Interreg Euro-MED projects turn results into lasting impact

What makes some projects continue to deliver value beyond their lifetime? For many Interreg Euro-MED projects, the answer lies in capitalisation - the process of reusing, adapting and transferring results to new contexts or into public policies.

20 March 2026
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How Interreg helps citizens gain skills, jobs and mobility in times of change

Across Europe, regions are facing rapid technological, economic and demographic changes. How can Europe remain competitive while ensuring that people are not left behind? What does the social Europe debate mean for Interreg cooperation?

18 March 2026
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Implementing cooperation actions: insights from programme practice

Investment for Jobs and Growth Goal programmes are exploring how cooperation actions can help them address shared challenges more effectively. Exchanges facilitated by the Interact programme bring together managing authorities, policymakers and practitioners to share practical experience and discuss how cooperation can complement mainstream regional funding.

09 March 2026
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News

Employment and social inclusion in the Danube Region

In towns and cities along the Danube, communities are facing changes that can be seen across Europe: changing labour markets, young people looking for opportunities, and efforts to make social inclusion work in practice.

05 March 2026
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