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At the end of 2023, three projects co-financed under the ARPAF III (Alpine Region Preparatory Action Fund) were successfully completed. The projects addressed transnational challenges, including carbon neutrality, quality of...

The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) took place on 11-13 June in Brussels. For three days, more than 10 000 participants from all over Europe gathered to discuss, among others, energy efficiency, competitiveness and decarbonisation. Key take aways form these days...

On 05 and 06 June, the Alpine Space Programme Committee met in Bled, Slovenia and discussed intensively about the 32 applications that were invited to the second step of the second call for classic projects in the period 2021-2027. We are happy to announce that the...

Do you want to bring your storytelling skills to the next level? Take part in the Interreg Slam Storytelling competition! The 2024 edition of the competition will showcase Interreg stories of inclusion and empowerment. Projects have until 01 July 2024 to submit their...

You have until 27 June at 13:00 to apply for our current call for small scale projects on governance. Do you still have some questions about your project application and the implementation process? Join our Q&A session on Tuesday 21 May at 11:00 to get all your...

Communication is your profession and cooperation is your passion? Don't miss the chance to become part of our team as Communication Manager and live your passion! The Alpine Space Joint Secretariat is looking for a Communication Manager to join our international team...

Interreg Alpine Space has just launched its partner search platform! Have you ever wondered how to find the right partners for your project? What if you could bring your expertise in a project? Thanks to our new partner search platform, you can now: Connect with...

You have a passion for regional development and sustainability and you would like to gain insights in European territorial cooperation? Then don’t miss our current internship opportunity! We are looking for an intern to support the daily work of the Joint Secretariat...

In the context of the current call for small-scale projects on governance, an Idea Lab was organised on April 9 and 10. Project partners, experts and partner organisations gathered in the Haus der Europäischen Union in Vienna to take part in several fruitful workshops...

Transnational cooperation funded by Interreg makes European regions and cities better places to live and work in. To achieve this, Interreg programmes are supporting hundreds of transnational projects to work together on shared challenges. As we will enter the new EU...

Join us on a cinematic journey on Wednesday 10 April at 18:00 at the Top Kino, Vienna! Enter the fascinating world of mountain tourism with "Green Mountain Pioneers", a documentary about the extraordinary efforts being made across the Alps to tackle climate change. At...

Do you have a project idea that could make a real difference for the governance of the Alpine region? Would you like to co-finance it? If so, register now for our Idea Lab taking place on 9-10 April 2024 in Vienna, Austria! This event is your chance to: Better...

Would you like to improve the quality of life of the 80 million inhabitants of the Alpine region? Join our team as Communication and Programme Officer in Salzburg! The position offers: An exciting job in a small dynamic international team The chance to co-organise...

How can young people be involved in European cooperation initiatives? Some projects have already seen the positive impact of involving young people in their activities. Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative is dedicated to young people (between 18 and 30 years...

Following the Lead Applicant Seminar on 6-7 February in Salzburg, we are pleased to announce that all the 32 projects selected for the second step of the call for classic project have submitted their revised proposals. The assessment can now start! Thank you to all...

Climate change is no longer a distant threat but a pressing reality. Floods, fires, droughts, and the loss of biodiversity are impacting us, worldwide. In this context, citizens’ initiatives and local actions have demonstrated greater adaptability, innovation and...

Cohesion policy remains central to steering Europe towards shared prosperity and convergence. The Group on the Future of Cohesion Policy, set up by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira, presented its final report, featuring recommendations to strengthen the EU's cohesion...

Would you like to contribute to a “cooperatively managed and developed Alpine region”? Our new call for small-scale project focusing on governance was officially launch on Tuesday 20 February 2024! Here are the main cornerstones of the call: You need to involve 4 to 7...

How to write a good project proposal? What are the key budgetary and legal issues to consider? How can a project be communicated effectively? Over 60 representatives of lead applicants, selected for the second step of Call 2 for Classic projects, gathered in Salzburg...

On 23-24 January 2024, the Interreg Alpine Space programme committee selected 32 project proposals to be invited for the step 2 of the application process of the second call for classic projects (period 2021-2027). The Programme thanks all applicants for their efforts...

Interreg Italia-Austria organises a Meet&Match event about Climate change and biodiversity in Mestre (Venice) dedicated to organisations eligible for Interreg IT-AT. Meet&Match Climate change and biodiversity 22 February 2024, Venice Ca' Foscari University...

It’s this time of the year when we are not only wrapping and unwrapping Christmas presents, but we also take a moment to reflect on the highlights of the past year. As we embrace the festive spirit, let's embark on a journey through the Alpine Space Programme's...

In today's dynamic landscape, involving young people in your projects is not just a choice; it's a necessity. Their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and boundless energy can breathe new life into initiatives, fostering creativity and driving progress. Here are...

The final phase of the Pitch Your Project 2023 competition, organized within the framework of the Support EUSALP project, was a remarkable event for transnational cooperation, focusing on innovative projects dealing with strategic issues (circular economy, climate...

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No doubt, Interreg projects are an important instrument for regional development in general and the tourism sector in particular. This is why representatives from across Austria gathered on 21 November 2023 in Salzburg to exchange about the hands-on results and...

On 16 November, Commissioner Elisa Ferreira presided over the REGIOSTARS awards ceremony at the closing ceremony held in Ostrava, Czech Republic. REGIOSTARS is the DG REGIO's annual award competition for EU-funded projects. Two Alpine Space projects, CIRCULAR 4.0 and...

Discover the latest insights from the Eurobarometer survey "Citizens' Awareness and Perception of EU Regional Policy", a comprehensive collection of cross-country public opinion surveys conducted on behalf of EU Institutions since 1974. Published in October 2023, this...

Our second call for classic projects for the new period 2021-2027 closed on 13 October 2023 at 13:00. We were excitedly anticipating the submissions and will assess all the 77 promising ideas over the next few weeks. Check the chart below to view the precise number of...

On October 11, the finalists of the REGIOSTARS 2023 competition pitched their projects in front of a live audience and the jury during the #EURegionsWeek organised in Bruxelles from 9 to 12 October 2023. Two Interreg Alpine Space projects run for the final prize and...