How can science help cities and regions adapt to climate change in real life? Join the LIVE online event “Shaping Climate-Ready Cities and Regions” on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST. Hosted by @ticca4danu.bsky.social and the EUSDR. More info: ticca4danu.eu/event/live-e...
Be informed!
The Macro-regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026 have changed dates: the event will now happen between 8 and 9 July!
For more information: ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...
Know a brilliant young researcher? The Danubius Young Scientist Award 2026 is open for nominations! Open to all disciplines, with 14 awards and a €1,350 prize each. Deadline: 10 May 2026. For more info: www.idm.at/en/activitie...
Stakeholders from all 4 EU macro-regions met in Sofia, BG, on 24 March for a rich exchange on smart rural development. From innovation and territorial cohesion to inclusive policy design, the message was clear: no region should be left behind. #SmartRuralDevelopment
Danube Youth Survey: Rivers, Water & Our Future! Young people in the Danube Region are invited to share their views on river and water-related challenges and their willingness to get involved in environmental and restoration activities.
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Save the date! The 11th Mediterranean Coast&Macro-Regional Strategies Week in Izola, Slovenia, 15–17 Sept 2026. Organised by the EU Strategy for the Adriatic - Ionian Region, the motto is:
“Macro-Regional Strategies in Action: What Becomes Possible”
Info: www.adriatic-ionian.eu/save-the-dat...
From sustainable tourism to cultural value creation and competitiveness, PA8 highlighted at the 11th Danube Salon how EU cooperation delivers real benefits across the Danube Region.
More: competitiveness.danube-region.eu/pa-8-represe...
The 11th Danube Salon (05.03.2026): closer cooperation across the Danube region is essential to ensuring economic resilience. Speeches by Minister Winfried Hermann, the Bulgarian Ambassador Grigor Porozhanov, and Sebastian Schäffer, Director of IDM.
More info: danube-region.eu/bulgarian-eu...
The EUSDR PACs met in Sofia on 24–25 February for a working meeting hosted by the Bulgarian EUSDR Presidency. The discussions focused on implementation priorities, stronger cooperation across Priority Areas, support for EU enlargement, and closer alignment with wider EU policy developments.
Call for stands now open!
Be part of the MRS Networking Village at the Macro-regional & Sea Basin Strategies Days 2026
Opens 1 July 2026 | 17:00
Apply by 15 May 2026
Link: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
Questions: REGIO-EU-STRATEGIES-DAYS@ec.europa.eu
REGISTER NOW for the first event on smart rural development: ”Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind”, 24 March 2026, Grand Hotel Sofia, BG.
Registration deadline: 13 March 2026.
More information here: sweapevent.com/b?p=bridging...
Save the date: July 3 for the "Danube Region at the Turn of Times - Shaping the digital future along the Danube" event, for SMEs and other stakeholders in the region.
The focus will be on digital transformation, AI, Corporate cybersecurity
Register here: events.ulm.ihk24.de/b?p=thedanub...
Funding opportunity for cross-border regions! IMPACT (EU-funded, OECD-led project) will support 30 pilot cross-border regions to strengthen community-led local development.
Apply by 10 April 2026 here: www.oecd.org/en/about/pro...
REGIOSTARS Awards 2026: do you have an EU-funded project that has made a real difference in your region? This is your chance to showcase your work and inspire others!
Application deadline: 22 May 2026
Apply here: ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...
The 12 Theses from the 12th Danube Participation Day have been published. They are insights on how local communities can better shape EU policy and support European integration across the Danube Region.
Read them here: danubestrategy.eu/news/12-thes...
Register here for first macroregional event on smart rural development: bringing together people from different sectors to talk about how to turn a shared vision into action.
sweapevent.com/b?p=bridging...
The EU Strategy for the Danube Region turns 15!
As we mark this milestone, the mission remains as relevant as ever: turning shared challenges into shared opportunities: “Prosperity through Diversity.”
danube-region.eu/the-eu-strat...
How much do you know about the Danube River's migratory fish and the challenges they face? Protecting them also helps safeguard the Danube’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Take the quiz that EUSDR PA 4 has prepared and test your knowledge: waterquality.danube-region.eu/do-you-know-...
Free webinar: AI for Public Work, February 13. Held by Annika Jaansoo, AI & Cross-Border Cooperation Expert. Focusing on the practical application of AI inside public administrations and programme bodies.
Register here: subscribepage.io/Free_AI_For_...
Explore the Danube Youth Festival Guide! Its goal: an interactive online map that highlights annual cultural festivals across the region, helping young people discover, share, and celebrate the region’s cultural diversity.
cultureandtourism.danube-region.eu/mapping-cult...
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: “Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind”, in Sofia, BG, on the 24th of March.
Register here: sweapevent.com/b?p=bridging...
The BG EUSDR PCY hosted an online “Chat with the Presidency”. The Presidency's 2026 priorities include reducing disparities + boosting connectivity via cooperation. Upcoming key events: regional development and innovation conference in June and the 15h EUSDR Annual Forum in November.
SAVE THE DATE: Conference on Invasive Alien Species in the Danube River Basin (4-5 March). The goal is supporting regional policy harmonisation and facilitating discussions on measures for the control of invasive alien species in the region.
danube-region.eu/events/invas...
The EU-backed BrAIn project focuses on three key sectors: manufacturing, agrifood, and healthcare, developing tailored AI solutions. More info here: interreg-danube.eu/projects/brain
The European Commission launched a public consultation regarding the Skills Portability Initiative. Access the questionnaire here: employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...
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Bulgaria took over the EUSDR Presidency on 1 Jan 2026, under the motto: “Bridging Regions, Building Cohesion: A Stronger Danube for All.”
Focus: reduce regional disparities & boost cohesion; cities as engines for skills/culture; territorial resilience and stronger ties with EU candidate countries.
OPEN CALL! The SUNDANSE project is funding innovative projects addressing sediment dynamics and river health in the Danube region.
Opportunity for the local and regional authorities in this area.
Deadline: February 18, 2026
More info here: sundanseproject.eu/sundanse-ope...
📍SAVE THE DATE: 24 March 2026, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Join the first cross-macroregional event on smart rural development: “Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind.”
Panel + interactive World Café sessions + networking.
Agenda & registration link soon.
Thank you for the productive collaboration and your continued support!
#prosperitythroughdiversity #interreg #danuberegionstrategy #macroregions4u #danubeyouthcouncil #strategies4cooperation
Our colleagues at EUSDR PA 10 created a short video highlighting the PA 10’s key goals and how stronger institutions, participatory governance & cross-border cooperation boost effective public admin. and sustainable development in the Danube Region.
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