Border Focal Point Network

This edition is filled with exciting news, events and insights as we continue our journey to promote cross-border cooperation and regional development. 

We're delighted to share that our Youth4Cooperation: Cross-Border Ambassadors initiative is in full swing; the first round of applications is now closed, and we are in the process of onboarding our first 10 Ambassadors! It's fantastic to see the enthusiasm of young people who are ready to contribute to improving cross-border cooperation in the EU. 

Don't miss our upcoming events! Join us online on 23 May 2024, for our #18 Breakfast Debate, in which we will explore the complexities and opportunities of primary and secondary cross-border education.  

We're also excited to present a remarkable success story in this issue - the Cross-Border Nursery in the Eurodistrict Saarmoselle. Find out how the "Babylingua" is promoting cultural integration and early childhood development. 

Your input is highly appreciated! Join us on Futurium to share your views and insights on various cross-border topics and be part of the conversation. 

Join us online on 23rd May 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET, for our #18 Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate. Explore the complexities of and opportunities offered by cross-border education for minors with experts including representatives from the European Commission and other stakeholders working in cross-border regions.  We will discuss the administrative obstacles, language barriers and challenges faced by schools in cross-border regions, while also highlighting successful practices that promote school exchanges across borders. 

REGISTER HERE 

Already have questions or wish to contribute to the conversation? Visit the ‘Have Your Say’ tab on our BFPN Futurium platform and share your thoughts.  

This event is a key platform for gaining valuable insights from recent initiatives of the RO-HU Interreg Programme on cross-border healthcare projects and disseminate useful lessons learnt. 

Join us to delve into the crucial topic of rapid learning and resilient cross-border health systems, especially in the dynamic setting of Central and Eastern Europe. 

This will be an important opportunity to explore replicable approaches, essential for navigating the complexities of current and future Interreg programmes.  

📅 Date: Monday 3 June 2024  

⏰ Time: 10:00 - 12:15 

🖥️ Format: Online 

Register here! 

Deadline for registrations: 31 May 2024  

It was fantastic to hear from so many young, passionate advocates for cross-border collaboration.  

Who are they? Stay tuned for the announcement of the first round of Youth4Cooperation: Cross-Border Ambassadors! 

Check out the full article on the BFPN News page.

In the video, Ms. Karin Kollo, the Head of the Department of Geodesy and Aerial Surveying, explains the project's two main objectives: to create a high-precision, harmonised geodetic reference system in the border area and to improve data sharing between Estonia and Latvia.  

Watch the video now to learn more about the significance of this project and its impact. 

This initiative integrates educational concepts from both countries, promoting cultural and linguistic integration.  

With 133 places for children aged 0-6, this bilingual and bicultural facility exemplifies cross-border cooperation, promoting cultural integration in early childhood development. Explore the story. 

Topics included regulatory disparities, language barriers, and information accessibility. Read the event summary and watch the recording🎬.