High Level Event Trieste 25.03.2026 | Testimony by Winfried Ritt – Interreg Central Europe Joint Secretariat
20/04/2026
At the Trieste high-level event on 25 March 2026, the discussion focused on the added value of cooperation across European programmes and projects.
Winfried Ritt referred to his involvement in the ACCESSMILE project, emphasizing the positive outcomes generated through collaboration and exchange among initiatives. He pointed out that such cross-fertilisation processes play a crucial role in supporting the dual transition, not only within port systems but also in rural and peripheral areas connected to them.
These elements are closely aligned with the objectives of projects such as MILEPORT, which aim to strengthen last-mile connectivity and integration between ports and their hinterland through coordinated and innovative approaches.
This contribution underlines the importance of cooperation in promoting balanced and inclusive territorial development.
