About boosting EU border region
This EU-wide online professional network is part of the 10 measures proposed by the adopted Commission Communication "Boosting Growth and Cohesion in EU Border Regions" which aims to highlight ways in which Europe can reduce the complexity, length and costs of cross-border interaction and promote the pooling of services along internal EU borders.
The proposed actions focus on enhancing the competitive and cohesive situation of border regions, notably by addressing some of the legal and administrative barriers currently hampering closer cooperation and interaction. A "Border Focal Point" composed of Commission experts in cross-border issues will coordinate these actions and support national and regional authorities to tackle legal and administrative border obstacles.
To facilitate this process and to ensure that good practices are shared, this online professional network provides you, as border stakeholders, with a platform to discuss and present border issues and solutions. The key objective of the network will be to create a stronger border community at European level. The Border Focal Point will also use this platform to engage fully with border stakeholders.
How can YOU contribute?
To ensure that this 'border' community does indeed strengthen and deepen further cooperation, we need YOUR input. We encourage YOU to start the dialogue, share your good practices and exchange your daily experiences about interacting in the cross-border regions. This platform will provide you with the opportunity to learn from each other and be up to date on what happens on and around the borders in the EU.
How do I register for Futurium?
All you need to do is go to Register here and fill in the short registration form that appears. Once completed check your mailbox. You will receive a confirmation email with your user name, password and an activation link. Click on it and you are in!
Do you have any specific topic to discuss?
Institutional matters Employment Multilingualism Transport Information services Health eGovernment Evidence and data Pilot projects
The Communication is the result of two years of intensive research and dialogue with border stakeholders, national authorities of Member States and partner countries and regional/local authorities. For more information please visit the Inforegio webpage.