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50 years of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine50 years of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine
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Three countries,
one region,
opportunities
without borders

Connecting territories, bringing citizens together

Our projects

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Events

Discover all the events for our 50th anniversary

Meetings, conferences and open days: find the events that bring cross-border cooperation to life throughout the year.

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Commitments & partners

Across borders, serving citizens

The EMR works for a region without borders, where living, working and travelling between three countries becomes easier. Together, let us move towards a connected and sustainable territory. At the heart of our activities, we place a special focus on:

Our commitments & partners

Our governing bodies

The people who bring cross-border cooperation to life

Behind every cross-border project, people and organisations work every day to bring the citizens of the three countries closer together. Discover the teams, partner regions and networks that drive the Euregio Meuse-Rhine forward.

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Flagship projects & funding

Supporting & funding projects for a more connected region

Explore the grant fund and discover how the EMR acts on the ground to remove obstacles and create cross-border opportunities.

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  • Small Project Fund (SPF)

    The Small Project Fund supports local cross-border projects that aim to strengthen cooperation, community life and the quality of life of the EMR’s inhabitants.

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  • CrossCircular

    CrossCircular supports businesses in the Euregio on their way to the circular economy, by pooling resources and expertise on both sides of the borders.

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  • Connect’ED

    Connect’ED aims to help young people (pupils aged 14 to 18) make decisions about the next steps in their education and working life. The goal? To introduce young people to the opportunities offered by the Euregional world of universities of applied sciences and universities, as well as by the Euregional labour and training market, in a cross-border and digital way.

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Testimonials

Cross-border cooperation, told by those who make it happen

Discover how our projects change citizens’ lives through cooperation between the three countries.

  • Portrait of Dr Oliver Vogt, Managing Director of EuregioKultur e.V. Dr Oliver Vogt Managing Director, EuregioKultur e.V.

    The EMR is committed to the region and its people and, through its work, enables and promotes cooperation across borders and languages.

  • Giulia Stroink, Programme Manager at EMRIC, in action Giulia Stroink Programme Manager, EMRIC

    Up to twice a day, ambulances and fire brigades cross the border in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. In this form, that is quite unique in Europe.

  • Portrait of Dominik Elsmann, Head of the Euregional Coordination Office at the Aachener Verkehrsverbund Dominik Elsmann Euregional Coordination Office, Aachener Verkehrsverbund

    Our cooperation with the EMR has long been based above all on mutual trust, on open and straightforward dialogue, and on a willingness to support one another and share our own expertise.

Our core tasks

The 5 main areas of action of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine Office

Every day, the EGTC office prepares, coordinates and implements the cross-border work of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.

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  • The preparation of EGTC meetings and the implementation of its decisions and guidelines.

  • The coordination of cooperation between the different levels of the partner regions.

  • Communication on behalf of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.

  • The implementation of the work plan, strategies and projects.

  • Support for projects, networks, working groups and partnerships.

News

What’s happening in the Euregio?

Discover the ongoing projects, cross-border cooperation and events that are shaping the region of today and tomorrow.

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Key figures

Cross-border cooperation serving citizens

Building bridges, connecting territories, improving everyday life: the EMR supports practical projects that bring citizens closer together across borders.

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  • 200 +

    projects and schools supported in 10 years

  • 4 million +

    inhabitants across the region

  • 50 +

    years of cross-border commitment

Frequently asked questions

Your questions about the Euregio Meuse-Rhine

Answers to the questions we are asked most often about cross-border cooperation, funding and how to get involved with us.

What is the Euregio Meuse-Rhine and which territories does it cover?

The Euregio Meuse-Rhine is a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) that brings together five partner regions from three countries: the Aachen Region (D), the provinces of Liège and Belgian Limburg, the province of Dutch Limburg and the German-speaking Community of Belgium. Around four million people live there, and three languages are spoken.

Where can I find information on current cross-border projects?

The “Our projects” section presents the projects run or supported by the EMR, from the Small Project Fund to the Interreg programmes. Each project page links to the partners involved and to useful contacts.

How can I obtain funding for a cross-border project?

Several funds exist side by side, depending on the scale of the project. The Small Project Fund supports local initiatives, while Interreg Meuse-Rhine funds larger-scale projects. The “Our funding programmes” section sets out the conditions and deadlines of each scheme.

What are the fields of action of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine?

Four main areas structure the work of the EMR: “Business, innovation and the Einstein Telescope”, “Education, training and labour market”, “Mobility, security, health” and “Landscape and climate”.

How can I take part in cross-border initiatives?

Citizens, associations, schools and businesses can join existing projects or propose new ones. The EMR Office in Eupen will direct you to the right contact person: write to us via the Contact page.

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