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The local impact of transnational cooperation

Interreg cooperation crosses borders to bring real results right to your doorstep. This series highlights the impact of transnational cooperation, with each story focusing on a different country and the change it is driving.

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Stories of positive change, one country at a time

This series invites you to explore how Interreg transnational programmes are addressing Europe's most pressing challenges, one country at a time. Each story focuses on a specific topic in a different European country, tackling key issues like climate change, digital innovation and rural development. Through engaging articles, powerful visuals and short videos we show you how these projects are making a real difference on the ground.

Why you should read this series

This series goes straight to the heart of real-world change, showcasing how transnational cooperation has transformed lives for the better.

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Digital technology is reviving Sweden’s ancient stories

From firelight to fiber optics, Sweden is revitalising storytelling through digital technology. In remote villages and mountainous landscapes, communities are using tools like mixed reality (XR) and virtual production to preserve local culture, explore climate impacts, and connect across borders.

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A flooded street with fast-moving brown water flows between houses and trees. On the right, a building with a balcony overlooks the scene. The sky is overcast, and debris is visible in the water.

Facing the storms together: Building resilience against weather extremes in Germany

Torrents of rain overwhelmed the valley within hours, cutting off roads and setting homes underwater, leaving residents no option but to seek refuge on their rooftops.

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People are interacting at a booth displaying various bottled products and promotional materials. A banner with a logo is in the background. A man gestures while talking to others around a table. The setting appears to be an indoor event or exhibition.

Estonia’s farm-to-fork journey: How local innovation is strengthening food security

Ensuring fair, healthy, and sustainable food systems is a priority for all European countries. Recent challenges like the pandemic, rising food prices, and extreme weather have shown the need for better food security in the EU.

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Cultural and natural heritage in digital Slovenia

Slovenia competes with leading European states in digitalisation, excelling in areas like education, human resources, R&D investments, and corporate digital competitiveness.

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A female healthcare worker in scrubs shows a tablet to a smiling elderly man and a laughing woman sitting on a couch. The group appears to be having an enjoyable and engaging conversation.

Digital solutions transforming elderly care in rural Italy

Cooperation is improving healthcare access in remote villages across Italy, with innovative solutions that could be adapted for rural communities throughout Europe.

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Two women stand smiling in front of a tree. The woman on the left wears glasses, a white t-shirt, and gray jeans; the woman on the right wears a black t-shirt and red pants. They are outside next to a building.

New opportunities for women and migrants in Germany

In the heart of Bavaria’s forests, women are stepping into leadership roles in forestry like never before. In Freiburg, a Syrian chef’s food truck is redefining culinary diversity.

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