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EUROPE
February 2024
ESPON call for the CROSSGOV (Governance mechanisms for cross-border functional areas) research project
The European research project "Governance mechanisms for cross-border functional areas" (CROSSGOV) aims to develop the knowledge base and prepare the ground for further research under the respective Thematic Action Plans (TAP), providing a common approach at European level. This will provide a departure point for activities to help policymakers at all relevant levels in harnessing the potential of functional approach in planning and governance.
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EUROPE
February 2024
CoR launches European Cross-Border Platform
To underline the needs of the border regions and their citizens, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) launched the European Cross-Border Platform, the successor of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) Platform. The MOT is fully involved in this process, and sits on the Steering Committee alongside AEBR and CESCI.
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EUROPE
February 2024
Belgian Presidency: cohesion policy and political declaration "A European policy fit for the future"
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EUROPE
February 2024
MEPs are calling on the member states to reach an agreement on the new mechanism for removing cross-border obstacles
MEPs have reiterated their readiness to start interinstitutional negotiations with the EU governments on new Commission proposal inspired by the Parliament´s resolution from September 2023 on new mechanism removing legal and administrative cross-border obstacles and fostering cooperation.They would like to reach an agreement on the proposal before the EU elections in June 2024.
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EUROPE
February 2024
Call for applicants : 2024 EGTC Awards
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TERRITORIES
February 2024
For Pierre Cuny, there has been "a real awareness of the cross-border phenomenon over the last five years"
Mobility, public services, health, housing... how can we respond to the cross-border phenomenon between France and Luxembourg? The mayor of Thionville, chairman of the Pôle métropolitain frontalier (PMF), explains what solidarity measures need to be put in place in his area, where 70% of the 120,000 French cross-border workers in Luxembourg are concentrated. READ MORE