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A Policy Action Lab to bring the Rural Pact closer to citizens

Erik Gløersen, Thematic Expert on Social topics at the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, attended a Policy Action Lab entitled “Bringing the Rural Pact closer to citizens” which was, organised by the Rural Pact Support Office.

Call for peers - Strengthening SMEs in ESG related aspects

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Hungarian Economic Development Agency to address the challenge of developing a Strategy for Strengthening Hungarian Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises in ESG related aspects.

Call for peers - Shortages of healthcare professionals

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Region Centre-Val de Loire, France, to address the challenge of shortages of healthcare professionals.

Floods: Adapting to weather extremes in Europe

Floods are the most common and most costly natural disasters in Europe. Action is required at all governance levels to tackle this issue and nature-based solutions are part of the solution.

Join our thematic workshops

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising four workshops on various topics. It is a great opportunity to meet organisations from other European countries involved in Interreg Europe project. 

Key learnings from Renewable Energy Communities projects

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organised an online discussion between projects focused on Renewable Energy Communities on 9 April 2024. Discover the key learnings.

Unaffordable housing: call for new strategies

On 5th March 2024, European Union Ministers in charge of Housing adopted the Liège declaration. They jointly identify the lack of affordable housing as a challenge with major implications on social exclusion, individual health, economic inequality, work-related mobility, access to employment and education.

Connecting Europe: A regional perspective on the Trans-European Transport Network

Europe’s cities and regions will be empowered to implement new infrastructure projects but also obliged to meet new requirements for sustainable transport planning. Explore the opportunities and challenges of The Trans-European Transport Network.

Harnessing local culture for urban regeneration - key learnings

The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organised an online discussion on Harnessing Local Culture for Urban Regeneration, on Thursday 22 February 2024.

Key learnings from Navarra’s District Renovation Model

On 21 February 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online discussion with a focus on Navarra’s District Renovation Model. Explore the key learnings in this article.

Embracing the future: The EU AI Act

With the recent adoption of the EU AI Act, the European Union has taken a monumental step towards shaping the future of our continent. Read how local authorities can use it as a powerful tool.

Triple transition and corporate responsibility – a new framework for businesses

Beyond the digital and green transition, the social transition needs to be taken into account to make sure everyone is included in the process towards a more sustainable and competitive economy.

Beyond mission washing: Advocating for challenge-driven policies

European regions are increasingly adopting regional mission approaches to address pressing societal challenges.

Share your wishes and shape the Platform's activities

Take the make-a-wish survey and participate in setting the agenda for the Platform's activities in the upcoming months. Let us know what you are interested in and fill out the survey by 15 January 2024.

2023: a year of peer reviews

The year is coming to an end and we are reflecting on all the activities carried out over the past year. For the Policy Learning Platform, the peer review service took a main role. Read about the support we provided to regions across Europe!

Skills for the energy transition

Europe’s ambitious targets for sustainable energy set the pathway for significant economic growth in the sector with job creation along the value chain from manufacturing to installation and renovation, operation, and maintenance.

The hottest summer: call to action for policymakers

Europe is experiencing increasingly hot summers. It is time to integrate the techniques, technologies and nature-based solutions that are readily available.

Unlocking circular economy solutions in Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship

In 2020, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organised an online peer review for the region of Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship, Poland. The region was seeking advice on how to accelerate the shift to a circular economy.

Aligning skill shortage strategies and Cohesion Policy objectives

While flows of labour are a solution to acute skill shortages in some regions, they generate obstacles to economic development,

Unlocking green transport solutions in Gävleborg Region

In 2019, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organize a peer review in the Gävleborg region on the topic of green transport solutions.