Thematic Focus Le développement économique transfrontalier [FR] October 2026 Entre opportunités économiques et déséquilibres territoriaux, le développement économique transfrontalier est un enjeu central de l’intégration européenne. Comment valoriser les complémentarités et renforcer les coopérations pour construire un développement plus équilibré aux frontières ?
Partnership/national study European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs) with French participation: 20 years on – An overview and future cross-border prospects September 2026 Twenty years after the creation of the European framework for European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs), the MOT has published a study focusing on EGTCs with French participation. Carried out between January and July 2026 as part of the MOT’s annual work programme, this study is based on extensive analysis and discussions with stakeholders on the ground. The full study is available in French exclusively to MOT members. An eight-page summary (in English) and forward-looking recommendations (in French) are accessible to all.
Thematic Focus L’emploi transfrontalier [FR] June 2026 Dans l’Union européenne, près de deux millions de travailleurs traversent quotidiennement une frontière pour exercer leur activité. Dans certaines zones, ils représentent plus de la moitié de la population active, faisant de l’emploi transfrontalier un enjeu majeur.
Position statement / Manifesto Manifesto for balanced economic development in cross-border territories April 2026
Partnership/national study Expérimentation “Bassins de vie transfrontaliers” : Connaitre, comprendre et agir à l’échelle des bassins de vie transfrontaliers [FR] May 2024 [In French only] Etude multipartenariale réalisée par la MOT avec le soutien de dix-sept partenaires. Entre 2023 et 2024, pendant plus d'un an, la MOT a mené une expérimentation sur les bassins de vie transfrontaliers sur cinq sites pilotes : l’Eurodistrict PAMINA (frontière franco-allemande), l’Eurométropole Lille-Kortrijk-Tournai (frontière franco-belge), le Nord Lorrain – Luxembourg (frontière franco-luxembourgeoise), Alpes du sud – Riviera (frontière franco-italo-monégasque), Agglomération franco-valdo-genevoise (frontière franco-suisse).
Thematic Focus Les ruralités transfrontalières [FR] April 2023 Couvrant une grande partie de l’Union européenne, les territoires ruraux sont hétérogènes et souvent différemment appréhendés de part et d’autre de la frontière. Quels sont les différents types d’espace ruraux transfrontaliers ? Pourquoi est-il stratégique pour leur développement de mettre en oeuvre des coopérations transfrontalières ? Quelles sont les politiques publiques pour les soutenir ?
MOT Guides N°11 – The new challenges of cross-border mobility December 2022 Be it for freight or for passengers, for occasional or daily travel, mobility is at the heart of cross-border life. This 11th MOT thematic Guide gives an overview of the experiences and policies conducted in the field of cross-border mobility in various European territories. It highlights a wide variety of projects, but also obstacles, issues and major challenges for the years to come.
Thematic Focus L’environnement sans frontières [FR] October 2022 La protection de l’environnement et la gestion rationnelle des ressources sont des priorités pour les politiques publiques européennes et nationales. Quels sont les enjeux pour les territoires transfrontaliers ? Quelles actions sont à mener ? Ce «focus» présente des bonnes pratiques et initiatives exemplaires menées dans les régions frontalières, ainsi que des recommandations.
Scientific article / Dictionary Critical Dictionary on Borders, Cross-Border Cooperation and European Integration October 2020 Peter Lang, by Birte Wassenberg (Volume editor) Bernard Reitel (Volume editor) History & Political Science, Series: Border Studies, Volume 1. The "Critical Dictionary of Borders, Cross-Border Cooperation and European Integration" has just been published: a major publication that contains 209 articles written by 124 authors from different countries and academic disciplines, accompanied by 66 original maps produced by the MOT. Its aim is to answer the following questions: what is the role of borders in European integration? How does cross-border cooperation function concretely in the EU’s border regions? Does it contribute to European integration? Who are the players, and what are their motives, objectives and tools?
Brochure / Proceedings Cross-border territories: Europe’s laboratory January 2017 To mark its 20th anniversary, the MOT has published a brochure providing an opportunity to take stock of its work and look ahead to the future, and, more broadly, to assess the state of cross-border cooperation in Europe. The projects presented showcase the results of more than 20 years of cooperation. Twenty unique initiatives carried out by MOT members to benefit residents of cross-border regions are highlighted, along with other projects submitted by MOT members following the network’s call for proposals.
European study Cross-border economic development: Introduction to the topic September 2015 In the framework of a EU project, the MOT published two handbooks aimed at project developers and stakeholders involved in cross-border economic development. An Introduction to the topic (132 pages), accompanied by ten illustrative project factsheets, sets out the cross-cutting issues and analyses nine European borders. This document also contains recommendations that help players take greater advantage of the potential for the economic development of cross-border territories. Conducted in the framework of the Europ’Act technical assistance programme.
