What does the Romanian-Hungarian border area need most? What challenges do people and organisations face across the border, and where can we work together? The Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme (Managing Authority, Hungarian National Authority, Joint Secretariat and Info Point), together with experts from the Central European Service for Cross-border Initiatives (CESCI), invites stakeholders from Romania […]
The preparation of the Interreg Chapter for 2028–2034 is ongoing and we want to hear from people who live, work and cooperate across the Romania-Hungary border. To feed the Territorial Analysis for the Interreg Chapter, we are launching an Online Survey. The survey includes four sections. Choose the one that best describes you and share […]
"If you could change just one thing in your city or in the cross-border region tomorrow, what would you change?" That was how we opened our event "Beyond borders: youth ideas for tomorrow" on September 30th at the University of Debrecen. A simple question, with no wrong answers, and the start of a day that […]
On 1 September 2026, representatives of Romania and Hungary gathered in Oradea for the first meeting of the Programming Committee (PC), marking the formal start of the preparation of the Interreg Chapter for the 2028-2034 programming period. The Programming Committee brings together representatives of national, regional and local authorities, institutions and other relevant organisations from […]
How Romanian and Hungarian researchers are helping doctors stay one step ahead of antimicrobial resistance A patient arrives at the hospital with a severe infection. Doctors begin treatment, but they do not yet know which bacterium is responsible. Every hour counts. Somewhere, hidden within a tiny clinical sample, lies the answer that could change the […]
Every year around 21 September, people across Europe and beyond celebrate something that touches all our lives: cooperation across borders. Since 2012, Interreg Cooperation Day has reminded us of a simple truth: Europe works better when we work together. This year felt especially meaningful as it also marked 35 years of Interreg. Creativity as a […]
The Project Implementation Manual (PIM) and Visual Identity Manual (VIM) have been recently updated to make project implementation and communication clearer and more effective. The PIM updates focus on three main areas. Section 3.1.2 on project communication has been simplified to provide general guidance and references to VIM for easier navigation, while all detailed communication requirements are now included in the revised VIM. Annex […]
For the second consecutive year, the Interreg V-A Romania–Hungary Programme reached the finals of the prestigious RegioStars competition, organised by the European Commission — a mark of excellence awarded to projects funded by European funds that demonstrate real impact, innovation, replication potential, and contribution to territorial cohesion in the European Union. This year, the competition […]
Update: The PowerPoint presentations from the Hungarian sessions organized between March 3-6, 2025, are now available for download here. Additionally, the PowerPoints for OSI in Romanian, as well as the upcoming training calendar for March and April, can be consulted below. ---- Between February 24 and February 27, 2025, we successfully concluded a series of four online training sessions tailored for project […]
We are pleased to announce that the Project Implementation Manual (PIM) for all projects contracted under the Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme is now available for download! You can access it in the Documents 2021-2027 / Project Documents section of the Programme website, where you will find all essential materials for project implementation, including the JEMS Manual and the Visual Identity Toolkit. The Project Implementation Manual (PIM) serves as […]
We are delighted to share important developments from the 4th Monitoring Committee (MC) meeting, held on December 16, 2024. These advancements represent a major milestone in fostering cooperation and sustainable growth across the border region. New Projects Selected Under Priority 2, 1st Open Call A total of over €25.4 million from the European Regional Development […]
Significant progress was achieved during the 4th Monitoring Committee Meeting of the Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme, held online on December 16, 2024, as all 11 Operations of Strategic Importance (OSI) outlined in Appendix 3 of the Programme were approved for funding. This milestone emphasizes the Programme’s commitment to fostering cross-border cooperation and addressing key regional […]
On November 27, 2024, the conference "EU Values Overcoming Borders" took place in Oradea, marking the celebration of Interreg Cooperation Day 2024. Organised by the Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme in partnership with Ţării Crişurilor Museum from Oradea, the event brought together over 120 participants. It served as a platform to explore the relations between Romania […]
We are pleased to invite you to a conference organised by the Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme, in partnership with Ţării Crişurilor Museum Oradea to celebrate Interreg Cooperation Day 2024. This year’s theme, "EU Values Overcoming Borders" highlights the spirit of unity that has brought us together as European nations through cooperation, shared development, and community-building. […]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that the last Monitoring Committee Decision, issued this month, brought several changes to Priority 1 allocated funds. Thus, the total ERDF has been increased to €22,743,804.80 (from about €21.77 million), and re-distributed among the three Specific Objectives as follows: 2.2 Promoting renewable energy: € 9,372,741.97 (a new project […]
The Ministry of Development, Public Works, and Administration, acting as the Managing Authority for the Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme, after consulting the National Authority from Hungary, is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation on the draft of the Applicant’s Guide for Operations of Strategic Importance (OSI) within the Programme. Stakeholders and interested parties […]
We are excited to share that two of our projects have been selected as finalists in the prestigious REGIOSTARS 2024 competition! 🎉 Out of a record 262 applications from across Europe, Chess Start|ROHU-277 (A Social and Inclusive Europe) and RO-HU 390 TRANSBORDER (A Connected Europe) have made it to the top 25. These outstanding projects, […]
We are thrilled to announce a major Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme milestone! The Monitoring Committee gathered online on July 22, 2024, on the occasion of its second meeting chaired by Mr Traian Gabriel GHILEA, Deputy State Secretary & ROHU Programme coordinator decided to select for financing the first 38 people-to-people projects, submitted under Interreg Specific […]
In response to the European Commission's request, the Interreg VI-A Romania-Hungary Programme invites stakeholders and citizens to join an extensive public consultation shaping cross-border cooperation between Romania and Hungary beyond 2027. Your input will influence the European Commission's future plans for the Cohesion Policy and Interreg Programmes, guiding priorities, and funding for the post-2027 period […]
The First Open Call for HARD projects gathered significant attention, resulting in 127 applications by the deadline, on January 26, 2024. The submitted projects covered various fields. These included 56 project proposals in the field of culture and tourism (SO 4.6), 24 in biodiversity (SO 2.7), 16 in renewable energy (SO 2.2), 14 in health […]
The New European Bauhaus will be a driving force to bring the European Green Deal to life in an attractive, and innovative and human-centred way. It will be a movement based on sustainability, accessibility, and aesthetics to bring the European Green Deal closer to people and make recycling, renewable energies and biodiversity natural. - Ursula […]
