Cooperation between regions and countries

European Territorial Cooperation

European Territorial Cooperation is central to the construction of a common European space, and a cornerstone of European integration. It has clear European added value: helping to ensure that borders are not barriers, bringing Europeans closer together, helping to solve common problems, facilitating the sharing of ideas and assets, and encouraging strategic work towards common goals.

• European Territorial Co-operation

Macro-regional Strategies

The EU has put in place two strategies, covering several policies, which are targeted at a ‘macro-region’.

• The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
• The EU Strategy for the Danube Region

Regions for Economic Change

The Regions for Economic Change initiative aims to promote the exchange of good practice between Europe's regions.

• Regions for Economic Change

International Cooperation

The European Union shares experience with non-EU countries about the process of regional development.

• International Cooperation

Other forms of cooperation and networking

• The annual European Week of Cities and Regions ("Open Days") event
• The RegioNetwork 2020 online cooperation platform