This essay will focus on the Interreg programme (mainly cross border cooperation) of the European Union and in particular on the following question: How does the programme work and how can regions be supported to move regional development towards cross-border cohesion within Europe? The aim of this work is to highlight the role of cross-border cooperation in regional development. In addition, it will analyze to what extent the Interreg programme has developed and what future opportunities cross-border cooperation might have for regional development within the EU.
In the introductory chapter on regional development in the EU, the concept of the region and the role of regional development in the EU are highlighted. Subsequently and in preparation for the main chapter, the regional policy relevant basics of the EU are explained, as well as the European Regional Development Fund, as it finances the Interreg programme. The main part of the work is devoted to the Interreg Programme: First of all, the organisation, financing and objectives of the programme are examined, followed by the development and history of Interreg. Finally, an example of cross-border cooperation, within the framework of Interreg, namely between Germany and Denmark, and an example project "Undine II" which is part of the cooperation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Regional development in the EU.
- Regional Policy.
- Funding.....
- Interreg Programme.
- Development of the Interreg Programme.....
- Interreg Germany-Denmark...
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay investigates the Interreg programme, particularly cross-border cooperation, within the European Union. It aims to understand how the program functions and how it supports regions in achieving cross-border cohesion across Europe. The study focuses on the role of cross-border cooperation in regional development, analyzes the Interreg program's evolution, and explores potential future opportunities for cross-border cooperation in regional development within the EU.
- The role of cross-border cooperation in regional development.
- The development and history of the Interreg program.
- The future of cross-border cooperation for regional development within the EU.
- The concept of the region and its role in EU regional policy.
- The European Regional Development Fund and its role in financing the Interreg program.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter explores the European Union's current role as a global economic bloc competing with North America and Asia. It highlights the challenges of regional disparities within the EU, both between member states and regions, and emphasizes the importance of regional cohesion for sustainable development. The Interreg program is introduced as a financial instrument aimed at promoting cross-border, transnational, and interregional cooperation, serving as a response to the establishment of the internal market and the need to protect border regions.
Chapter 2 delves into the concept of the region in EU regional policy, outlining the NUTS (Nomenclature des unites territoriales statistiques) classification system used for statistical purposes. The chapter emphasizes the role of regions and local communities in the EU integration process and discusses the principle of subsidiarity, highlighting the importance of local decision-making.
Chapter 2.1 focuses on regional policy, exploring its development in response to the changing global economic landscape and the enlargement of the EU. It introduces the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as a key tool for addressing regional disparities within the EU.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The essay explores key concepts such as regional development, cross-border cooperation, the Interreg program, regional policy, the European Regional Development Fund, and the NUTS classification system. It examines the role of these elements in promoting economic, social, and territorial cohesion within the European Union.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2020, Interreg Programme of the European Union. Regional Development Across Borders, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/951461
