Every year, an estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic flow into the world’s oceans—a staggering figure that experts predict could triple by 2040 unless decisive action is taken. This pollution infiltrates every corner of the
From July to October, discover the impact of Interreg by attending one of the many events organised across Europe for Interreg Cooperation Day. Yes, you read that right. Interreg Cooperation Day officially takes place on
The Interreg Slam 2024-2025, organised by Interact, has successfully wrapped up its storytelling phase. This annual contest celebrates the most impactful stories from Interreg projects and programmes, highlighting the power of regional cooperation across Europe.
Europe is seeing a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, but this time, regions are better prepared and have the mechanisms to respond to the crisis faster and in a more coordinated way. Many entities and institutions
30 years ago, Interreg was created in a spirit of knowledge-sharing and collaborative thinking across Europe. We planned to celebrate successful cooperation beyond borders this year, but then suddenly the COVID-19 pandemic brought back national solutions
At a decisive moment in the history of the continent, what does the future hold for Europe – and what can we learn from its past? In this episode, Shahidha Bari convenes a panel of
Vienna makes use of Austria’s historical position as a bridge between Eastern and Western Europe in implementing Interreg projects that make a difference. In the early 90’s, Europe was in a state of shock. The
As the continent emerges from lockdown, questions about the future of Europe loom. Stories from the next generation of Europeans. For the third edition of ‘This Is Europe’, Shahidha Bari journeys to the outer perimeters
The wrecks of ships sunken in the Baltic Sea are well-preserved and provide an extraordinary opportunity to take a look at the everyday life of sailors who lived hundreds of years ago. The Baltic Sea
‘Isolation’ may be the word of 2020, but Europe remains defined by its spirit of community. The second edition of ‘This is Europe’ podcast focuses on ‘Neighbours’. It comes with stories from across the EU
The wildest lands of Europe lie in the Northern-Periphery and Arctic area. They are also the least populated and most rugged, with landscapes that are as dramatically beautiful as they are challenging. The Northern-Periphery and
Automation at the workplace is often perceived as a threat to jobs and can generate fear among workers. But what if technology, rather than replacing human beings, helped them with repetitive and potentially harmful tasks?
Henri Lewalle, Coordinator of the European Observatory of Cross-border Health tells how hospitals in the Grande Région are cooperating with each other on both sides of the border and about his project COSAN.
As Interreg becomes 30 this year, “This is Europe” will be bringing you the personal stories of everyday Europeans whose lives are being transformed by cooperation across borders. To meet them, broadcaster Shahida Bari will
Being a Member State in the European Union means, at a first glance, free movement and fewer borders, which makes things easier to manage and apparently, improves communication throughout the Union. However, my belief is
