The presentation gives an overview of the European Projects that the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea – Port of Trieste is participating, as lead partner as well as project partner. EU projects represent a fundamental instrument to pursue the mission of the Port of Trieste and to optimise the existing port infrastructures with the final aim to make the Port of Trieste more competitive and more attractive to investors. The port of Trieste is involved in 22 co-funded projects, for an overall budget of 126.7 mln euros and an EU contribution of 32.3 mln euros.