The Centre for Cross Border Studies, currently operating under the name Centre for Cross Border Cooperation, is a bi-national institution dedicated to enhancing cross-border cooperation primarily within the context of European regional development and integration. Established to promote and support collaboration across borders, the Centre plays a pivotal role in facilitating joint projects, policy development, and knowledge exchange between neighboring regions. Its work is closely aligned with EU cohesion policy objectives, particularly those related to INTERREG and other cross-border funding initiatives.
The Centre contributes through continuing education, training, and research to improve the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation. It acts as a hub for stakeholders from different jurisdictions to coordinate efforts in areas such as economic development, social cohesion, and cultural exchange. Over the years, the Centre has been instrumental in leveraging significant EU funds—amounting to billions of euros invested in border regions—to support sustainable development and integration.
By maintaining a transparent and accountable presence in the EU Transparency Register, the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation ensures that its lobbying and advocacy activities aimed at influencing EU policy on cross-border matters are conducted openly. This transparency supports the EU’s broader goals of inclusive and balanced policy-making, enabling public scrutiny of the interests represented and the resources devoted to lobbying activities.
The Centre’s lobbying focuses on policies and funding mechanisms that enhance cross-border cooperation, including the promotion of INTERREG programmes and neighborhood policy components. It networks extensively with regional authorities, academic institutions, and other organizations involved in cross-border initiatives to amplify its impact and share best practices.
