Events

Conference “Reinforcing cross-border governance for development”

Lors de cet événement, la Commission européenne et l'OCDE ont présenté un nouvel outil destiné à renforcer la gouvernance dans les régions transfrontalières de l'Union européenne. S'appuyant sur les premières conclusions du projet « Building More Resilient Cross-Border Regions » qui a porté sur cinq sites pilotes (dont trois aux frontières françaises, membres du réseau de la MOT), ce projet a porté sur l'identification des domaines clés nécessitant des améliorations et à fournir des recommandations concrètes pour aider les régions à améliorer leur coopération transfrontalière.

Conference “Interreg: developing a vision for the future”

9th Cohesion Forum

Organised by the European Commission, this Forum provides a unique opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the crucial role that cohesion policy plays in improving the well-being of people across Europe. During the Forum, cross-border cooperation was addressed in a roundtable discussion on the role of cities in regional development. Participants highlighted the importance of cohesion policy in supporting successful cross-border cooperation. The MOT took part in the event.

Conference on the Future of Cross-Border Cooperation: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

EURegionsWeek – MOT Workshop “Cross-border transformations in the world of (tele)work”

Conference “Living in Border Regions – Tackling the challenges”

The conference “Living in Border Regions – Tackling the Challenges” was held on 17 April 2023 in Brussels and was organised by the European Alliance for Cross-Border Citizens (CoR, MOT, AEBR, and CESCI). Its objective was to explore possible ways of reviving the proposed regulation on the European Cross-Border Mechanism (ECBM), a tool designed to help overcome legal and administrative obstacles that hinder cross-border cooperation.

EURegionsWeek – MOT Workshop on Cross-border university cooperation

2nd Borders Forum “Cross-border territories: fatalism or resilience?”

MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) “Interreg – European Territorial Cooperation”

Together with its partners, the MOT has worked on behalf of the European Commission to develop the first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) dedicated to European Territorial Cooperation (ETC).

EURegionsWeek – MOT Workshop “Air Quality in Cross-Border Regions”

At a time when environmental health is becoming an increasingly important concern for populations, and when the Commission is launching its ambitious “Zero Pollution Action Plan” as part of the European Green Deal, the MOT and its network decided to organise a workshop entitled “Breathing without borders: the challenges of improving air quality in cross-border regions” during the European Week of Cities and Regions.

Conference “Cross-border rail connections: Fostering cohesion between regions and their citizens”

Cette conférence sur les liaisons ferroviaires transfrontalières a été organisée par la MOT et l’Eurodistrict PAMINA, avec le soutien du Comité européen des Régions dans le cadre de l’Année Européenne du Rail. Son objectif était de mettre en avant les recommandations formulées par les intervenants, tous ayant plaidé pour une Europe plus «connectée» et plus «verte».

1st Borders Forum “Cross-border territories on the front line ?”

On 9 and 10 November 2020, the MOT organised the first edition of the Borders Forum in Paris. Held under the patronage of Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, the event brought together more than 700 participants online over two days of discussions.