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35 Years of Interreg
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About

Interreg Cooperation Day

Interreg Cooperation Day is an annual campaign celebrating the power of European cooperation across borders.

Each year, thousands of people take part in cultural events, leisure activities, and sports across the continent, organised by Interreg programmes. From cycling tours to concerts and community gatherings, the campaign highlights the impact of EU-funded cooperation in making regions stronger.

 

Since its launch in 2012, the initiative has grown, with more than 1,490 events organised and a reach of 47 million. The goal is to showcase real results of collaboration through engaging activities that bring communities together. Interreg Cooperation Day is celebrated on 21 September and the surrounding weeks, with plenty opportunities for programmes to join!

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Are you ready for the 2025 edition?

Organise your local event and celebrate Interreg Cooperation Day!

The 2025 guide is coming soon, along with all the support tools (joint social media campaign, video, visual materials...) to make your event a success!

Stay tuned to this page!

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Different types of events

Nature events, sports activities, cultural celebrations, technology-focused events, trainings & workshops, and much more!
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Tech events

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Sports events

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Nature events

A dancer poses dramatically against a textured wall under bright stage lights. The words "COOPERATION DAY" are overlaid in bold, semi-transparent lettering.

Cultural events

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Social events

And much more!

Your gateway to #Cooperation Day 2024

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CO-Organizers

Europe is you. The people that make it happen.

Interact

Main coordinator of the campaign.

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European Commission

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Interreg Programmes

They are the key players organising local events in their regions.

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European Committee of the Regions