Supports interregional cooperation and policy learning across Europe.
**Interreg Europe Summary** Interreg Europe is an interregional cooperation programme co-funded by the European Union. It aims to support the exchange of good practices and policy learning among European regions to develop and deliver better policy. The programme covers 36 countries, including the EU27, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, and Ukraine. **Focus Areas** The programme focuses on six thematic areas: Smarter Europe, Greener Europe, More connected Europe, More social Europe, Europe closer to citizens, and Better regional governance. These areas include objectives such as research and innovation capacities, digitalisation, sustainable energy, climate change, education, social inclusion, and integrated urban development. **Financial Resources** Interreg Europe has a total budget of €394 million for the 2021-2027 period. The programme supports projects through calls for proposals, with the next call opening on 20 March 2024 and closing on 7 June 2024. **Criteria for Funding** Projects must align with the programme's thematic areas and objectives. The programme supports the exchange of good practices and policy learning among European regions. Specific criteria and details on the application process can be found in the programme reference manual available on the Interreg Europe website. **Recent Projects** Interreg Europe supports a wide range of projects. For example, the COOP4RURALGOV project aims to raise awareness of legislative bodies in rural areas regarding regional impact assessment, aiming to reduce inequalities and ensure the rights of citizens in these areas.