A new call for pilot actions just released under DG REGIO’s b-solutions project aims to solve obstacles that hinder cross-border cooperation across national borders. Join an online information session about the b-solutions initiative.
ESF+ Flanders 2021-2027, Belgium
On 18 March 2025, the second Harnessing Talent Platform public event with the headline theme “TALENT BOOSTER MECHANISM IN ACTION. First results and ways forward" will take place in Brussels.
On 12-13 March, the Just Transition Platform will organise a Technical Regional Forum in Gotland, Sweden, with focus on skills in the context of the JTF: 'Green transition in uncertain times - Attracting and training workers'. The event spans two days with panels, hands-on workshops, and a site visit to Heidelberg Materials in Slite.
C4T GROUNDWORK has launched a new call for technical assistance to support public authorities in implementing Cohesion Policy investments in energy, climate adaptation, water management, circular economy, and more. Applications are open until 4 April 2025.
The 4th series of events on ‘Good Governance for EU Regional Policy’ will take place in April-June 2025. As in previous years, it will be the occasion to discover and discuss the latest developments on administrative capacity building with programme authorities, stakeholders, international organisations and Commission services.
The 4th series of events on 'Good Governance for EU Regional Policy' commenced on 3rd and 4th April with the convening of the Network of Heads of Managing Authorities. This series will continue until June 2025, featuring both online and in-person meetings. These events provide a unique opportunity to examine and discuss the latest advancements in building administrative capacity with programme authorities, stakeholders, international organisations, and Commission services. Participants will have the chance to engage with experts and peers on crucial governance aspects that influence the effectiveness and efficiency of EU Regional Policy. The series includes a variety of sessions aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative discussion. For further information and to view the detailed agenda, please visit the European Commission's official conference page. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to register and secure their place.
Interreg Upper Rhine
The deadline to send your applications for the NEB Prizes 2025 and the NEB Boost for Small municipalities has been extended to 21 February at 19:00 CET.
The S3 Community of Practice, in collaboration with DG REGIO, invites you to an exclusive online webinar on the Competitiveness Compass and upcoming EU Public Consultations.
Slovenia's EU Cohesion Policy Programme
Join policymakers, experts, and stakeholders at the Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2025 on September 24-25 in Brussels! For the second time the EU Strategies for Danube, Alpine, Adriatic-Ionian , Baltic, Atlantic, West-Mediterranean and Black Sea Region will join forces to tackle the common challenges Europe is facing. See you there! #Strategies4Cooperation
The EU launches the ACROSS Data Hub, offering harmonised geospatial data to boost public transport, healthcare, and cross-border governance in border regions. A step forward for integration and growth!
Save the Date and Call for Speakers for the flagship Smart Specialisation (S3) event of the year! The S3 Conference 2024, organised by DG REGIO and the S3 Community of Practice, in partnership with Emilia-Romagna Region and with the support of the Municipality of Rimini, gathers key stakeholders to network, discuss policy and implementation, and share best practices. The conference will focus on successful Smart Specialisation design and implementation, interregional collaboration, and the role of S3 in connecting Regional Innovation Valleys under the New European Innovation Agenda.
Join the Just Transition Platform (JTP) for the JTP Groundwork Technical Regional Forum in Novska and Zagreb, Croatia, on 27 and 28 November 2024! The event, entitled ‘IncITe the change: How the IT sector can transform the local economy’, will explore the role of the information technology (IT) sector in the just transition in Sisak-Moslavina and beyond.
See the final agenda for the EP sittings of 25 - 28 November 2024. The vote on the new Commission is live now. Tune in on the debates and plenary vote, you can watch it here.
Next Tuesday November 12, Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner-designate Raffaele Fitto will appear in front of the European Parliament's Regional Affairs Committee as part of his Confirmation Hearing, taking place between 9 and 12 AM.
Registrations are open for the 10th Just Transition Platform Conference, which will take place in Brussels and online on 15-17 October 2024.
You can now register for the European Week of Regions and Cities 2024 with its motto "Empowering Communities," taking place in Brussels 7-10 October 2024.
Chalandri, Greece will host the first European Urban Initiative Policy Lab exploring the role of culture and cultural heritage for stronger communities and sustainable cities on 26 and 27 September 2024
