Reform of the Interreg Territorial Cooperation Programme

Summary

A proposal to reform the Interreg programme for 2021-2027, focusing on simplifying administration and supporting cross-border cooperation through five distinct funding components.
10 30.06.2021
Other
economy
social policy
cooperation policy
administrative reform
public administration

Key points

  • The regulation establishes a framework for five distinct components of territorial cooperation, including cross-border, transnational, outermost regions, interregional, and innovation investments.
  • The total resources allocated for the Interreg goal are set at approximately 11.16 billion euros for the 2021-2027 period.
  • The maximum co-financing rate for Interreg programmes is generally set at 70%, though this can be higher for specific external or outermost region programs.
  • To reduce administrative burdens, the use of lump sums and simplified cost options will be mandatory for small projects under a certain financial threshold.
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