Fit4Co CBO and Interreg Europe foster European cooperation by engaging local actors to boost growth, competitiveness, and resilience. Fit for Cooperation features the EGTCs Euregio Tyrol–South Tyrol–Trentino and Euregio Senza Confini as key drivers of cross-border cooperation. While following a shared bottom-up approach, the two EGTCs use distinct methods: one helps local authorities access EU funding, the other provides budgets to public bodies in cross-border partnerships. The peer review by Interreg Europe helps public authorities tackle local policy challenges through interregional policy learning. The lab will engage the audience in exploring solutions for local actors to cooperate.
- Cohesion | EU/ European | Governance and Public administration | INTERREG | Local and regional | Territorial
- Code: 15IS252011
- Jacques Delors building, Atrium 5
Speakers
Moderator
Practical information
- When
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Wed 15/10/2025, 09:30 - 11:00 CET
- Where
- Jacques Delors building, Atrium 5
- Type of partnership
- Partnership
- Format
- Interactive session
- Theme
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Cohesion and Growth for the Future
- Language
- English
Partners
EGTC Euregio Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino
Interreg Europe
EGTC Euregio Senza Confini r.l.
Document
ewrc_fit4co_interreg_europe_0
Reporting
Session summary
Key Messages – EWRC Session on Fit4Co & Interreg Europe
Bottom-up cooperation works: The Fit4Co CBO project empowers local actors to overcome cross-border obstacles through tailored, community-driven solutions.
Tandem model fosters collaboration: 17 out of 19 tandems continued working together, developing concrete project plans addressing real regional needs - from civil protection to healthcare.
Border regions are dynamic and strategic: Sandra Sodini emphasized that border areas are “living laboratories” deserving equal investment and attention as central regions.
Cross-border healthcare needs support: The “Citizen-Centred Healthcare” tandem tackled patient rights across Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino, highlighting language and system differences as key challenges.
Peer learning strengthens policy: Interreg Europe’s Peer Review Programme helps public authorities address challenges like climate change and social inclusion through shared expertise.
EGTCs are key enablers: Participants recognized European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation as vital tools to turn administrative obstacles into opportunities.
Quotes
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With Fit4Co CBO, we want to establish the necessary framework that enables our cooperation tandems to become experts in cross-border cooperation.
Border regions are dynamic spaces that deserve the same attention and investment as central areas.
Peer reviews offer tailored support and build networks across 36 countries—accessible and impactful
