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Interreg Cooperation Day

Every year on 21 September and surrounding weeks, Interreg programmes and projects organise dozens of cultural events, leisure activities, and sports across the continent. The goal is to showcase real results of collaboration through engaging activities that bring communities together. 

 

This year we're celebrating the campaign's 15th anniversary. Discover more about it here!

Join the 2026 edition
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A group of people in formal attire are clapping and smiling at an event. Overlaid graphics include a yellow and white star, the text "Interreg Slam!", and the years "2026" and "2027.

Interreg Project Slam

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.

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

Enter the 2026-2027 edition

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What can Europe achieve when it cooperates for the climate?

Today is World Energy Saving Day, so let's start with a simple question: what happens when countries sit down together to save energy? Three Interreg projects can answer it.

21 October 2026
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Faces of Interreg: Nathalie Verschelde on managing a unit at the European Commission

Nathalie Verschelde, Head of Unit for REGIO D.2, shares that she would liked to be recognised for her persistent crusade in favour of border regions, with Interreg as one of the most important tools.

02 October 2026
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Industrial transition: practical support tools for SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises must increasingly adapt to new market conditions and regulatory requirements, from circular production to digital product traceability. Interreg cooperation projects are testing practical support schemes such as innovation vouchers, cooperation with research infrastructure, reuse audits and Digital Product Passport readiness tools.

09 September 2026
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Border Regions Peer Exchange: deadline extended to 16 September

Apply by 16 September to take part in peer exchanges on practical solutions to cross-border obstacles

08 September 2026
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