Driving Cross-Border Impact: 11 Strategic Projects Approved for Funding

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 challenges.

With an ERDF budget of over €70.3 million, representing half of the Programme's total allocation, these projects aim to deliver transformative benefits to communities along the Romanian-Hungarian border. The selected projects address pressing regional priorities and span the following strategic areas:

• Renewable Energy (SO2.2): 2 projects, €14.4M
• Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Prevention (SO2.4): 1 project, €7.2M
• Healthcare (SO4.5): 3 projects, €21.6M
• Culture & Tourism (SO4.6): 3 projects, €21.3M
• Institutional Capacity (ISO6.1): 1 project, €2.8M
• Efficient Public Administration (ISO6.2): 1 project, €2.8M

Next Steps

All approved projects are now moving into the contracting phase, with contracts expected to be signed by the end of this year. This ensures that implementation can begin promptly, bringing tangible benefits to the border communities without delay.

The complete list of OSIs is available here.

We extend our best wishes to all project partners as they embark on this ambitious journey of transformation and cooperation. Stay tuned for further updates as these impactful initiatives unfold.