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 InterregJoin Interreg Cooperation Day 2026
Every year, Interreg programmes and project partners organise local events across Europe to show how cooperation makes a difference in people’s lives.
Organise your event
If you work for Interreg, this is your moment to share your results with citizens in your area and be part of a Europe-wide celebration.
Organise your eventWatch 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.
Interreg figures (2021-2027) - Data from State of Interreg 2025
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Stay informed about the latest Interreg developments across Europe and beyond. Explore news, success stories and opportunities that support collaboration and innovation.
Mapping tomorrow's Interreg: evidence for stronger cooperation after 2027
As preparations begin for the next generation of Interreg programmes, understanding the needs and opportunities of Europe's territories has never been more important. The European Observation Network for Territorial Development and Cohesion, better known as ESPON, has produced a new set of analyses covering both transnational cooperation areas and cross-border regions, providing programme authorities, policymakers and stakeholders with a shared evidence base to help shape cooperation beyond 2027.
08 July 2026
Meet the finalists of the Interreg Slam 2026-2027
The storytelling stage of Interreg Slam 2026-2027 has concluded, and the results are in! Interreg Slam is our favorite Europe-wide communication contest, celebrating the human side of Interreg cooperation and turning years of hard work into stories that resonate, inspire, and reach hundreds of thousands of people across Europe.
02 July 2026
‘We’re already in the first minute of the next fire’: what Europe can learn from the Iberian megafires
As Europe goes through another summer of extreme heat, the memory of last year’s devastating wildfires in the Iberian Peninsula feels like a warning. For forestry expert Juan Picos, those fires were never just a crisis of the moment, but a glimpse of what may become Europe’s new normal.
30 June 2026
Why Interreg and the Right to Stay strategy need each other
Europe is preparing a strategy to help people stay in the place they call home. It already has an instrument that has been doing exactly that for thirty years, and the two have a great deal to give one another.
25 June 2026