Each year, the REGIOSTARS Awards, organised by DG REGIO, recognise exceptional EU-supported projects that contribute significantly to regional growth and development.

Ports at the Heart of the Adriatic–Ionian Region: Cooperation and Competitiveness for a Sustainable Transition

The European project GPP2ADRION is designed to enhance expertise, awareness, and institutional capacity in the field of Green Public Procurement (GPP) across the ADRION macro-regional area. Its primary goal is to improve the practical and effective application of sustainable public procurement by supporting public authorities and key stakeholders.

EU Strategy for the Danube Region: Fifteen Years of Cooperation and Cohesion

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the forthcoming Skills Portability Initiative, designed to enhance the visibility of skills and make it easier for qualified professionals to live and work across Europe.

The Bulgarian Presidency organised an online edition of the “Chat with the Presidency” initiative, creating an open space for discussion and exchange with stakeholders of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR).

Fifteen years ago, the European Union and the countries of the Danube Region made a joint commitment to cooperate across borders in order to address common challenges and fully realise the Region’s potential.

The fifth report on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies was adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on 3 December 2025.

On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria assumed the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) for the second time. During this year, the participating countries will be brought together under the slogan “Bridging Regions, Building Cohesion: A Stronger Danube for All’.

In December 2025, the European Council tasked the European Commission with developing an EU Strategy for the Atlantic Macro-Region. This initiative builds on the experience of existing macro-regional strategies and is aligned with the Atlantic Maritime Strategy, while fully respecting Member State competences and the principle of budgetary neutrality.