Introduction
The reflection process on future Cohesion policy is underway across the European Union. Interreg, a key part of Cohesion policy, has unique characteristics such as cross-border partnerships supporting trust-building cooperation projects.
Throughout 2024, Interreg programmes are invited to consult their stakeholders, beneficiaries and citizens, with a particular focus on young people, on the future of Interreg. The aim is to find out what are the major obstacles for cooperation, on what topics cooperation is more needed, or what novelty they would like to see in the future.
We are part of this process and are already at work. To gather opinions, suggestions and reflections, we will conduct a twofold consultation process engaging:
- Stakeholders: including local communities, Programme actors, beneficiaries (former and current) and potential beneficiaries, leveraging their expertise and past experiences.
- Citizens: living in the Area with specific attention to the young people and youth organizations
After gathering feedbacks from all Interreg programmes, DG REGIO will prepare post-27 proposals for Interreg Regulations & Programmes.
