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Faces of Interreg

A series of interviews bringing the Interreg community closer to the human side of the people involved in cooperation

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Meet the people behind Interreg

Behind every Interreg programme, project and initiative are the people who make territorial cooperation happen. This interview series brings them to the forefront. Every conversation reveals a unique perspective on cooperation, challenges, motivations and everyday work.

A new interview is published on the first Friday of every month.

 

A diverse community

We have asked the same questions from programme officers and technical staff to senior institutional leaders to reveal their most personal side. Expect surprises along the way.

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A woman wearing a black witch hat and a black lace masquerade mask at an outdoor night market.

Desislava Tencheva on leading a Communication Unit at a Ministry

She is a coffee lover and believes that life becomes richer and more fun when we share it with people from different countries and cultures.

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A young woman with light skin and brown hair in a high bun looks forward, smiling gently. She is wearing a blue patterned scarf and a grey jacket, standing outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Nathalie Verschelde on managing a unit at the European Commission

The Head of Unit for REGIO D.2 shares her motto in life: "Be who you are, in the best possible version of yourself".

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A person wearing glasses, a red beanie, purple jacket, and gloves smiles while standing in the snow. The background is snowy and white, suggesting a cold, wintry environment.

Pilar Maza on leading an Interreg programme

She stresses that cross-border cooperation is necessary and comes naturally when you live near the border.

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A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a green top, rests her chin on her hand with red-painted nails. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression against a plain background.

Tamara Paica on the local impact of Interreg

"Morning gymnastics, evening walks, as well as good music keep me connected with my body and soul".

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A middle-aged man with a beard and glasses smiles while wearing a suit and red tie. The background is blurred with partial, out-of-focus text.

Hugo Sobral on turning borders into bridges

The Deputy Director-General (DG REGIO) confesses that he landed in Interreg by serendipity "but it has been a joy".

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