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Want to understand how Interreg supports cooperation in Europe and beyond? Watch our two-minute animation for a quick overview of the core concepts. Then dive into real-life stories that show how Interreg programmes drive impactful change. These videos are your go-to guide to understanding how Interreg works.

Discover the world of Interreg: What to expect

These videos are your guide to understanding Interreg, the EU's instrument to support cooperation across borders, in Europe and beyond. In just a few minutes, you will learn:

  • What Interreg is: Discover its mission to break down barriers and encourage collaboration between regions beyond borders.
  • How it works: Explore its funding mechanisms and the types of projects it supports.
  • Real-life impact: See inspiring examples of projects that are transforming communities across Europe.
Why you should watch

Find out how Interreg supports cooperation and drives impactful projects. These short videos and podcast explain key topics clearly and concisely, providing you with useful insights to help you learn more about Interreg.

Interreg explained in two minutes

Watch Interreg in action

Explore the stories of people transformed by Interreg projects across Europe.
A man wearing a blue shirt and tie, with a dark vest, sits in a vehicle looking out the window. The scene outside is blurred, indicating movement. He appears thoughtful and focused.

A bus bridging two countries

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

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A person in a raincoat and gloves kneels among grapevines, holding pruning shears. The vineyard has rows of leafless vines and a green, grassy ground. The sky is overcast, suggesting a rainy or cloudy day.

Farming the future

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

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A group of boys sits at a table engaged in painting activities, with art supplies scattered around. A woman stands in the background, observing. Paintings and color samples are displayed on the wall behind them.

From war to welcome

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

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The voices of territorial cooperation

Enjoy audio content? Tune into our podcast. Take Interreg with you wherever you go—whether you are at the office, at home or on the move. Listen at your convenience to discover how Interreg drives cooperation.
Blue background with the phrase "This is Europe" next to white and yellow headphones forming a semi-circle with yellow stars, resembling the European Union flag. The Interreg and European Union logos are at the bottom.

Stories of collaboration and cooperation from across Europe, brought to you by the Interreg community.

Podcast: This is Europe

Listen to how Interreg drives change through collaboration on key issues across the EU. Each episode explores how Interreg supports real change across a variety of topics, from green mobility to food security and the integration of migrants.