The European Commission has today adopted the 5th biennial report on the implementation of the EU macro-regional strategies: the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, the Danube Region, the Adriatic and Ionian Region, and the Alpine Region.
The Mediterranean Diet is becoming a blueprint for sustainable living and cultural revival across Europe. At the heart of the Adriatic-Ionian Region, a bold new initiative by EU Strategy for Adriatic and Ionian (EUSAIR) is fusing gastronomy, heritage, and tourism to nourish communities, protect biodiversity, and empower rural economies.
The second Harnessing Talent Platform (HTP) high-level event titled “Talent Booster Mechanism in Action – Results and ways forward” was held on 18 March in Brussels. At the core of the event was the support provided by the European Commission to Member States, regions, and cities through the 8 Pillars of the Talent Booster Mechanism (TBM).
The 10th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, hosted in Georgioupolis, Crete, on 6–7 May 2025 marks a pivotal moment for the Region, as the European Commission adopts a new Communication alongside a thoroughly revised Action Plan. This milestone reaffirms the EU’s dedication to regional cooperation, inclusive growth, and the enlargement process.
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The freshly approved Border Regions’ Instrument for Development and Growth in the EU (“BRIDGEforEU Regulation”) will allow to systematically address border obstacles, with a positive impact on the life of Europeans living in border regions.
On 7 and 8 May, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto will visit Spain to discuss with national and regional authorities the opportunities offered by cohesion policy. Discussions will also focus on how Spain can benefit from the latest Commission proposal on the cohesion policy mid-term review to fund emerging priorities, such as competitiveness, defence and housing
The Cohesion Policy POWERTY project, launched under the Interreg Europe programme, is tackling energy poverty in Torreblanca, one of Seville’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. The project not only supports school operations but also reduces energy costs for nearby households.
Preliminary findings on flood prevention and responses of the REGIO study "Reducing border obstacles between EU Member States and Interreg IPA beneficiary countries" will be presented on 5 June 2025. What has been achieved and what can be done to facilitate flood prevention and response in cross-border areas in South-East Europe?