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Interact Valencia Drives Future of European Territorial Cooperation

The Generalitat participates in a key forum in Brussels to define the Mediterranean's role in the EU's next financial framework.

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Generic image of European territorial cooperation with a map of the Mediterranean.

The Valencian Government, through its Interact Valencia office, has participated in the Interreg Leaders Forum in Brussels to discuss the future of territorial cooperation and the Mediterranean's role in the EU's next financial framework.

The Interact Valencia office, integrated within the Second Vice Presidency and Ministry of Presidency, played a prominent role at the Interreg Leaders Forum. The main objective of this meeting was to define the future of cooperation between territories and the Mediterranean's role in the European Union's (EU) next financial framework.
This forum, hosted by Cyprus, brought together representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, regions, and territorial cooperation programs in Brussels. Discussions focused on the future of the Cohesion Policy and Interreg cooperation programs for the period beyond 2027.
During the event, strategic issues were addressed, such as the importance of territorial cooperation for competitiveness, resilience, security, and social cohesion. Interreg funds are consolidating as a "fundamental tool" to strengthen European integration and respond to common challenges.
A central theme was defining Interreg's role in the 2028-2034 financial framework, amidst economic, climatic, and geopolitical transformations that make interregional cooperation a strategic necessity.
Interact Valencia moderated a specific panel on the Mediterranean, analyzing new territorial orientations such as the Pact for the Mediterranean and the future EU Strategy for islands. The aim is to strengthen the Valencian Community's position as a "relevant player" in European territorial cooperation, addressing challenges like energy transition, water management, climate change adaptation, and connectivity.
Participation in such events allows the Generalitat to "actively contribute to the design of European policies and anticipate changes in fund management," thereby enhancing their impact on the region's economic and social development.
The Interact Valencia office, established in 2004 and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), plays a "fundamental role" in supporting Interreg programs by developing tools and training to improve fund management across Europe. It leads the 'Med Lab Group,' a platform for promoting best practices in the Mediterranean.
Interact has other offices in Denmark, Austria, and Finland, with its managing authority in Slovakia. The program, driven by the European Commission and member states, aims to "facilitate cooperation between regions to address common challenges and improve the quality of life for European citizens."

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