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Interreg Grande Région is an established EU program that has been promoting and financing cross-border cooperation in the Grande Région – consisting of parts of Germany, France, Luxembourg and Belgium – for over 30 years.[3][4][7] With a budget of over 182 million euros from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the period 2021 to 2027, it supports projects that strengthen territorial, social and economic cohesion and minimize the negative effects of borders.[3][4]
The core mission of Interreg Grande Région lies in the implementation of the EU Cohesion Policy, in particular the Regional Policy, which reduces development disparities between regions and promotes economic cohesion.[1][3][5] Values such as partnership, innovation and sustainability are at the center: projects must be cross-border, with at least two partners from two countries in the Grande Région, and include actors such as local authorities, universities, companies, chambers and civil society.[6] This creates real networking and leverages potential beyond national borders.[2][3]
Interreg Grande Région offers funding for classic projects, small projects and functional areas. Around 120 million euros (65% of the ERDF budget) go into large initiatives with budgets of up to several million euros.[6] Small projects (€5,000–65,000, 60% funding rate) are aimed at local structures such as associations or schools and emphasize intercultural exchange.[5] Examples include platforms such as PUSH.GR to promote business start-ups and networking (budget: >€3.5 million, 2019–2022) or GRescue-Web for digitized civil protection.[2][4] Approved projects cover areas such as circular economy, tourism, health, culture and sport and noticeably improve the quality of life.[4]
A greener Grande Région is one of the four priorities (2021–2027): projects promote low-CO₂ energies, circular economy, climate protection, risk management and sustainable mobility – e.g. through Green Deal in the Grande Région (GD-GR).[1][3][4] These are complemented by a more social Grande Région (employment, health), a more citizen-oriented Grande Région (participation, development concepts such as Oberes Moseltal) and better governance for efficient cooperation.[3][4] These goals contribute to a resilient, innovative and environmentally friendly area, with a focus on SME growth, ICT connectivity and green investments.[1][2]
Interreg Grande Région transforms borders into opportunities: from digitization in disaster control to sustainable tourism – every project weaves a close-knit network of cooperation that makes the Grande Région fit for the future.[3][4] Initiatives running until 2029 ensure long-term impact.[1]
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