The European Commission approved its largest program on Tuesday. cross-border cooperation The European Union, which will allocate 320 million euros for cooperation between Spain and Portugal.
The plan will support the relationship between small and medium-sized companies on both sides of the border, enhance research and knowledge transfer, and finance development projects, among other economic initiatives. energy efficiency in public buildings.
At the social and cultural level, the program supports sustainable tourism and initiatives to protect the environment. cultural heritage and improving health infrastructures and vocational training for the population in border regions.
Employment and health services
“The number of current challenges in these parts of Europe cannot be overcome without greater regional cooperation. This program exploits the full potential between the border regions of Spain and Portugal and will make it possible to create jobs and promote and guarantee the climate and energy transition. good health care “It’s the people living in these areas,” said Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Compliance.
It is one of the objectives of the European land cooperation policy. rapport Allowing national, regional and local actors from different Member States to take joint actions and exchange views on measures to be taken, Brussels’ Community Executive pointed out that the main objective of this European regional cooperation is to promote harmonious economic, social and regional development throughout the Union.