"RegioFlash" Newsletter Issues

EU Cohesion Policy: Commission adopts €11 billion Partnership Agreement with Bulgaria for 2021 – 2027 (12/07/2022)

The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Bulgaria on 6 July, laying down the country's Cohesion Policy investment strategy worth €11 billion for the period 2021-2027.

EU Cohesion Policy: more than €1 billion for Cyprus for economic and social development and a fair green transition in 2021-2027 (12/07/2022)

Following last friday's adoption of the Partnership Agreement, the single operational programme and the Just Transition Plan for Cyprus, the EU will invest a total of more than €1 billion in the country between 2021 and 2027.

EU Cohesion Policy: more than €469 million for new cooperation programmes in the Baltics and Scandinavia (12/07/2022)

The Commission has adopted new European Territorial Cooperation programmes, also called ‘Interreg', paving the way for investments of more than €469 million in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions in the period 2021-2027.

REACT-EU: almost €96 million for Germany, Slovakia and Finland to support the post-pandemic recovery, the digital and green transition as well as people fleeing Russia's aggression against Ukraine (12/07/2022)

Germany, Slovakia and Finland will receive an additional €496 million under REACT-EU to support the healthcare sector, young people, workers, jobseekers, and others in need, including those who are fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Interreg in the Outermost Regions (12/07/2022)

This first publication on the Outermost regions shows how the INTERREG programmes contribute to their regional development and enhance a closer cooperation with their neighbours.

Citizens will participate in the selection of investments and projects (12/07/2022)

The Commission and OECD join forces to support public authorities and civil society organisations to develop participatory processes in the management of EU funds for cohesion policies. The objective is to make citizens active participants in the decisions about investments in 2021-2027.

Developing green and liveable cities in the European Union and beyond (12/07/2022)

Rapid urbanisation is one of society’s most pressing issues, impacting communities, economies and, of course, the environment. During its participation at the World Urban Forum (WUF11), the EU renewed its commitment to supporting sustainable urban development through a broad range of policies and initiatives.

EU Cohesion Policy: Commission adopts €76.5 billion Partnership Agreement with Poland for 2021 – 2027 (06/07/2022)

The Commission adopted today its Partnership Agreement with Poland, laying down the country's Cohesion Policy investment strategy worth €76.5 billion for the period 2021-2027.

Ukraine: Cohesion Policy steps up support to address the consequences of Russia's aggression in Ukraine with the ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories' (06/07/2022)

The Commission took another important step to help Member States, regional and local authorities and partners to address the consequences of Russia's aggression against Ukraine by adopting the ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories (FAST-CARE)'.

REGIO Annual Activity Report for 2021 published (06/07/2022)

2021 was again a difficult year for Europe, with a lingering pandemic and a challenging economic situation. Yet, cohesion policy adapted to better support Member States and regions in fighting COVID-19, preparing recovery and delivering on the green and digital transition. Find how in DG REGIO’s 2021 Annual Activity Report.

DANUP-2-GAS: Stakeholder event (13/07/2022)

The Black Sea Energy Research Centre (BSERC) on behalf of the DanuP-2-Gas transnational project has the pleasure to invite you to the: DanuP-2-Gas Stakeholder event on July 13th 2022!

Apply for the EUSALP Energy Award 2022 (11/10/2022)

The EUSALP Energy Award recognizes best practices that are contributing to the implementation of the energy transition in the Alpine area through the roll-out of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. The energy transition can only succeed if all stakeholders participate in it, because energy can be saved everywhere!

Cohesion Policy Will Continue to Invest in the Rural Areas: First EU Rural Pact Conference (29/06/2022)

On 15-16 June 2022 more than 450 participants representing all EU levels of governance and various types of stakeholders took part in the first ever Rural Pact conference.

EU Cohesion Policy: Commission adopts €2 billion Partnership Agreement with the Netherlands for 2021-2027 (28/06/2022)

The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with the Netherlands, laying down the country's Cohesion Policy investment strategy worth €2 billion for the period 2021-2027.

Commissioner Ferreira at the 11th session of the World Urban Forum in Katowice, Poland (28/06/2022)

Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, took part in the 11th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF11) that is taking place from 27 to 30 June 2022 in Katowice, Poland.

Pilot project: functional areas in the EU (28/06/2022)

12 urban and non-urban functional areas will receive technical support for green transition and sustainable development

#Youth4Coop - The new 2022 edition of “Stories of European Cooperation” is out now! (28/06/2022)

This year the publication is dedicated to young people and their involvement in Interreg programmes and projects!

Teens4Green Think Tank: the Call for expression of interest is out! (28/06/2022)

Apply now to join the EUTeens4Green Think tank and co-design a call for projects targeting young people and youth associations based in the EU Just Transition regions, the deadline is 15 July

Registration is now open for the EUSBSR forum! (28/06/2022)

The Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region to be held in Lappeenranta, Finland on 28-29 September, will bring together decision-makers and experts of various fields.

EU Cohesion Policy: Commission adopts €2.2 billion Partnership Agreement with Sweden for 2021-2027 (22/06/2022)

Today, the Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Sweden, laying down Sweden's €2.2 billion investment strategy for the economic, social and territorial cohesion for the 2021-2027 period.

EU Cohesion Policy: €1.63 billion for a just climate and energy transition in Greece (22/06/2022)

Thanks to the first Just Transition Fund (JTF) Programme adopted by the Commission today, Greece will mobilise a total investment of €1.63 billion to alleviate the impact of the energy and climate transition on the local economy and society.

Brexit Adjustment Reserve: Commission approves almost €627 million pre-financing for 4 Member States (22/06/2022)

The Commission approved the disbursement of €627 million under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to a group of 4 Member States (Germany, Greece, Cyprus and Hungary) to compensate for the consequences of Brexit.

Commission and EIB launch two new blueprints for REPowerEU and New European Bauhaus financial instruments (22/06/2022)

The Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched two new models for setting up financial instruments combining grants and loans in support of the objectives of the REPowerEU and New European Bauhaus.

Rural Pact: European momentum to support the EU’s rural areas (22/06/2022)

The Rural Pact community submits commitments to make the EU’s rural areas stronger, more connected, resilient and prosperous by 2040.

EU Teens 4 Green: winners of the call will promote youth participation in just transition (22/06/2022)

In November 2021, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) launched a call for proposals in order to select a beneficiary in charge to organise and manage a call for projects dedicated to teens, between 15 and 24 years old and resident in territories eligible for the Just Transition Fund.

European Week of Regions and Cities 2022: The call for side events 2022 is now open (10/10/2022)

Would you like to be associated with this years' European Week of Regions and Cities? The call for applications to become partners is closed but you can still apply to organise a side event! Apply before the 30 of June! Click on "More" and find out all you need to know.

Save the date for the EUSALP Annual Forum 2022! (22/11/2022)

The Italian Presidency of the EUSALP is coming to an end in November: save the date for the EUSALP annual forum from 22nd to 25th of November in Trento, Italy!

Inform EU in Malta: building a closer network of EU communicators (14/06/2022)

Uncertain times prove that networks like Inform EU are more important than ever. They keep communication channels open, combat misinformation and provide hope.

Commissioner Ferreira in Lithuania to discuss the Partnership Agreement and the achievements of cohesion policy in the country since accession (14/06/2022)

On 15 and 16 June, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, Elisa Ferreira, will be in Lithuania to discuss the implementation of the newly adopted Partnership Agreement with Lithuania, laying down the country's €6.4 billion investment strategy in cohesion policy funding for the period 2021-2027.

Commissioner Ferreira in Bulgaria for the conclusion of the Partnership Agreement and a keynote speech at the Green Deal conference (14/06/2022)

Today and tomorrow, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform, Elisa Ferreira, is in Bulgaria to discuss the forthcoming conclusion of the Partnership Agreement with Bulgaria.

EU cohesion policy: more than €127 million to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in Romania (14/06/2022)

The Commission has approved an investment of more than €127 million from the Cohesion Fund to solve water supply problems by developing the water and wastewater infrastructure in Buzău county, Romania.

Support to Member States in their sustainability transitions (14/06/2022)

The Commission announced a new call for public authorities to pilot the Sustainability Transition Assessment Framework on the ground.

European dimension of the 11th session of the World Urban Forum – Series of European Commission events (14/06/2022)

The World Urban Forum (WUF) is recognised worldwide as the foremost global arena for interaction among key high-level policy makers, local government leaders, NGOs and stakeholders to discuss global urbanisation challenges and solutions.

Smart Regions: The project “RoboCoop” is making young people fit in STEM topics (14/06/2022)

At the Austrian- Slovakian border, the project “RoboCoop” is increasing the attractiveness of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) amongst young people.

Improving the health and well-being of the Baltic Sea Region’s ageing population (08/06/2022)

Rafał Rolka of the Let’s communicate! Project talked with Dr. Ülla-Karin Nurm, Director at the Secretariat of the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being, about her opinion on the challenges, needs and activities to address when promoting active and healthy ageing in the Baltic Sea Region.

EU cohesion policy: Commission adopts €18.4 billion Partnership Agreement with France for 2021-2027 (07/06/2022)

The Commission has today adopted its Partnership Agreement with France, laying down an investment strategy worth €18.4 billion in cohesion policy funding for the period 2021-2027.

Ukraine: €26.2 million initially planned for Russia and Belarus will be transferred to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine and Moldova (07/06/2022)

Today, the Commission proposes to transfer €26.2 million of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation instrument, originally planned for 2021-2027 Interreg NEXT programmes with Russia and Belarus, to the same programmes with Ukraine and Moldova.

New regional campaign - Region of Centre (07/06/2022)

Regional campaigns are deployed around a familiar place and highlight EU-enabled ideas and initiatives that make a difference at the local level.

New regional campaign - Region of North Aegean (07/06/2022)

Regional campaigns are deployed around a familiar place and highlight EU-enabled ideas and initiatives that make a difference at the local level.

#Youth4Coop : Youth building a common vision for the future of the EUSAIR at the Annual Forum (07/06/2022)

The 7th EUSAIR Forum highlighted the importance of youth’ participation in the EUSAIR Strategy.

Supporting sustainable urban development through Cohesion policy – Join our REGIO/JRC event at the World Urban Forum (27/06/2022)

At the occasion of the World Urban Forum taking place in Katowice, Poland, from 26 June to 30 June 2022, the European Commission is aiming to highlight various dimensions of the support available to take sustainable urban development forward at the EU level.

EU cohesion policy: Commission adopts €808 million Partnership Agreement with Denmark for 2021-2027 (30/05/2022)

The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Denmark, setting out Denmark’s €808 million cohesion policy investment strategy for the period 2021-2027.

Youth Council, Interreg France-Italy ALCOTRA (31/05/2022)

Get involved in cross-border cooperation between France and Italy and respond to the call for applications to set up a new ALCOTRA Youth Council!

Smart Regions: A European project is boosting the timber industry while protecting the forests in the Alps (30/05/2022)

With the support of cohesion policy, a European project has developed the “Bois des Alpes” label for wood from the Alps.

Join the Festival of the New European Bauhaus (09/06/2022)

In Brussels, on-line and all across Europe, join the Festival of the New European Bauhaus from 9 to 12 June 2022. Citizens are invited to participate in shaping our future landscape and explore the New European Bauhaus values of beauty, sustainability, togetherness. During the festival, the winners of the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2022 will be announced and Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira will attend the ceremony.

Ruse, Campania, Western Macedonia: three regions, three stories of EU-enabled achievements with “Europe in my region” (24/05/2022)

Urban greening in Ruse, shaping the future of culinary arts in Campania, bringing digital into the classrooms in Western Macedonia: under the “Europe in my region” campaign, each initiative, in each region, is at the core of a communication action during the whole month of May.

EU cohesion policy: Commission adopts €21.4 billion Partnership Agreement with Czechia for 2021-2027 (24/05/2022)

The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Czechia, laying down the country's cohesion policy investment strategy worth €21.4 billion for the period 2021-2027.

Commission grants Croatia an extension of the deadline for using EU Solidarity Fund for quakes relief (20/05/2022)

Today, the Commission has decided to exceptionally grant Croatia the possibility to extend until 30 June 2023 the deadline for the use of the financial contribution from the EU Solidarity Fund to compensate for the damage of the earthquakes that severely hit the country in 2020 and 2021.

Public consultation EUSAIR Action Plan revision : have your say ! (23/05/2022)

You want to be involved in the Action plan revision of the EUSAIR strategy? Then, share your ideas for new strategic actions! It’s a valuable input to the revision!

Stories from the regions: Renovating the docks along the Garonne: the Angéliques Park in Bordeaux, France (20/05/2022)

On the right bank of the Garonne, the Angéliques Park forms a true "green corridor", ideal for walks, picnics and outdoor games.

Online infoday: “Interregional Innovation Investment – I3”, 23 June 2022 (23/06/2022)

Register for the Interregional Innovation Investment (I3) infoday and learn more about opportunities to apply. The infoday will take place online on 23 June 2022, from 14:30 CEST to 17:30 CEST.

Spotlight on Reinvention: Greening the City, Shaping the Future of Culinary Arts, Bringing the Digital to the Classroom (18/05/2022)

This spring Europe is blossoming with regional initiatives that reinvent, restore, revamp sites of significance for local communities, EU in my region is there to showcase projects in Bulgaria, Italy and Greece.

Cohesion Policy supports RePower EU (18/05/2022)

Cohesion Policy funds feature among the means to finance decarbonisation and green transition projects within the REPower EU plan

Commission adopts €2 billion Partnership Agreement with Finland for 2021-2027 (13/05/2022)

The Commission adopted its Partnership Agreement with Finland, laying down Finland's €2 billion cohesion policy investment strategy for the period 2021-2027

Just Transition Platform Meeting shines light on youth and stakeholder involvement (17/05/2022)

The latest Just Transition Platform Meeting took place on 10-12 May. Discussions focused heavily on youth, stakeholder involvement, jobs, skills and opportunities, highlighting reasons for optimism as regions move forward with the transition.

Online Info Day: Interregional Innovation Investment (I3) Instrument - recording available (16/05/2022)

Watch the video from the Info Day and learn more about the calls and how to apply. A team of experts has shared insights about the work programme & application process.

#Youth4Coop - Youth for a greener fashion industry: learn, get inspired, engage! (13/05/2022)

On 18th May, young fashion actors will be presenting their business models and discussing sustainability in the textile sector. The ENI CBC MED projects will showcase their initiatives to support young entrepreneurs and to foster sustainability in the clothing industry.

Smart Regions: “BEECH Power” is protecting beech forests in Central Europe (13/05/2022)

The European project „BEECH Power” is protecting beech forests in Central Europe by knowledge sharing and implementation of quality standards.

REGIO’s sustainable, inclusive, beautiful EU Open Day (11/05/2022)

With the EUOpenday back after two years of pandemic, DG Regio interacted again with the public on its support for sustainable and inclusive projects at local level.

REACT-EU: €84.3 million to support the economic and social recovery in Finland and Germany and welcoming people fleeing the war in Ukraine in Latvia (11/05/2022)

Finland, Germany and Latvia will receive an additional €84.3 million in total under REACT-EU to support the post-pandemic recovery and the greening and digitalisation of their economy, as well as to support people in need, including people fleeing the war in Ukraine

Communicating operations of strategic importance: a practical toolbox (11/05/2022)

A new publication, including best practices and good examples for communicating operations of strategic importance, is made available for Member States, managing authorities and beneficiaries.

Youth for outermost regions: €1 million to support youth in the outermost regions (11/05/2022)

The Commission is today implementing the first concrete action of the renewed Strategy for the outermost regions of the EU that was adopted yesterday, by launching a €1 million call for proposals to help local young people shape projects to develop their regions.

Discover the 100 cities selected for the Cities Mission (11/05/2022)

On 28 April 2022, the Commission announced the 100 participating cities which will receive the Commission’s support in achieving the goal of Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030. The announcement followed the renewed commitment of the EU to the UN New Urban Agenda.

Just Transition: Share your good practices and projects (11/05/2022)

The Just Transition Platform Secretariat has launched a survey to gather good practices and projects relating to the just transition towards a climate-neutral economy.

EU cohesion policy: €176 million to boost sustainability and innovation in the Alpine Space (11/05/2022)

The Commission has adopted two Interreg programmes worth €176 million to make the Alpine Space region more competitive and greener in the period 2021-2027.