European Commission
Following the meeting in November 2015 between the president of the MOT, Michel Delebarre, and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, the work between the MOT and the services of DG REGIO has been further strengthened.
These exchanges include in particular the participation of representatives of DG REGIO in the MOT events, allowing a direct connection between the European Commission and the members of the network, and the interventions of the MOT to the events of the European Commission.
In 2015 and 2016, this work focused on:
The conference "25 years European Territorial Cooperation", 15-16 September 2015 in Luxembourg
The MOT accompanied the DG REGIO in the organization of the "25 years of Interreg" concerning the organization of two roundtables, the first on the topic of cross-border labor market, the second on territorial cooperation on other continents.
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Brochure "Territorial Cooperation in Europe - A Historical Perspective"
Published by the EC on the occasion of 25 years of Interreg, this new book provides a key of understanding to learn about the complexity, the richness and the diversity of all territorial cooperation in Europe. The MOT has realized 26 maps of the brochure showing the impact of cross-border cooperation at European and national level. Download the brochure.
"Le dessous des cartes" program dedicated to European Territoral Cooperation
Always celebrate 25 years of Interreg, the "Le dessous des cartes" TV program was dedicated to European Territorial Cooperation. For its development, the LEPAC laboratory led by Jean-Christophe Victor received the support of the MOT. The program was shown on 19 September 2015 on Arte. More info
Cross-border Review
Since autumn 2015, the MOT is closely associated to the approach of the "Cross-border Review", led by the DG REGIO. This initiative aims to analyze the legal and administrative obstacles that persist along the internal borders of the European Union. It is structured around 3 pillars:
- A study to inventory critical obstacles,
- A public consultation, to which the MOT and CECICN replied,
- Four workshops of experts, in which the MOT is involved.
MOT and CECICN positions
The MOT network, together with its larger European network CECICN, is a regular contributor to the consultations of the European Commission, in order to promote the taking into account of cross-border territories in EU policies. More info on European contributions of the MOT and CECICN.
