An important workshop entitled “Cooperation Actions: Shared Knowledge Towards Greater Impact” will take place on 5 – 6 June 2025, in Arnhem, Netherlands. The event is organised by Interact in close cooperation with the provinces Gelderland and Overijssel, following the successful first edition held in Palermo in 2024.

It is worth mentioning that the 2021–2027 programming period has significantly expanded the scope for cooperation across regions. Article 22(3)(d)(vi) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 now requires the inclusion of cooperation actions under each specific objective of Investment for Jobs and Growth (IJG) programmes. This has created new opportunities – but also challenges – that deserve attention as the regional programmes are undergoing the mid-term review and begin preparing for the post-2027 period.

The event is intended towards Managing Authorities of national or regional programmes of the Investment for Jobs and Growth goal, and in particular – ones with the intention to start building-up active cooperation action partnerships in 2025, and proceed with their implementation in 2025-2026.

More information on the Agenda and the registration process of the upcoming workshop can be found on the Interact event page.