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The EUSDR is a macro-regional strategy covers an area stretching from the Black Forest (Germany) to the Black Sea (Romania-Ukraine-Moldova) and is home to 115 million inhabitants. It addresses common challenges in the Danube Region.
The EU Strategy for the Danube Region turns 15!
As we mark this milestone, the mission remains as relevant as ever: turning shared challenges into shared opportunities: “Prosperity through Diversity.”
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#EUSDR15: The EU Strategy for the Danube Region Turns 15! - EUSDR - Danube Strategy Point
EU Strategy for the Danube Region: 15 Years of Cooperation and CohesionFifteen years ago, the European Union and the countries of the Danube Region set a clear and ambitious direction:
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February 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
How much do you know about the Danube River's migratory fish and the challenges they face? Protecting them also helps safeguard the Danube’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Take the quiz that EUSDR PA 4 has prepared and test your knowledge: waterquality.danube-region.eu/do-you-know-...
Do you know how far migratory fish travel and why their journeys are becoming increasingly challenging? - PA 04
Migratory fish such as sturgeons and other native species play a key role in maintaining biodiversity and water quality in the Danube River Basin. By migrating between feeding, spawning, and
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February 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Free webinar: AI for Public Work, February 13. Held by Annika Jaansoo, AI & Cross-Border Cooperation Expert. Focusing on the practical application of AI inside public administrations and programme bodies.
Register here: subscribepage.io/Free_AI_For_...
February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Explore the Danube Youth Festival Guide! Its goal: an interactive online map that highlights annual cultural festivals across the region, helping young people discover, share, and celebrate the region’s cultural diversity.
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Mapping Culture - Danube Youth Festival Guide - PA3-EUSDR
The Danube Youth Festival Guide is a dynamic project coordinated by the Danube Youth Council for the PA3. This initiative aims to create an interactive online map showcasing annual cultural
cultureandtourism.danube-region.eu
January 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: “Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind”, in Sofia, BG, on the 24th of March.
Register here: sweapevent.com/b?p=bridging...
January 28, 2026 at 7:27 AM
The BG EUSDR PCY hosted an online “Chat with the Presidency”. The Presidency's 2026 priorities include reducing disparities + boosting connectivity via cooperation. Upcoming key events: regional development and innovation conference in June and the 15h EUSDR Annual Forum in November.
January 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
SAVE THE DATE: Conference on Invasive Alien Species in the Danube River Basin (4-5 March). The goal is supporting regional policy harmonisation and facilitating discussions on measures for the control of invasive alien species in the region.
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Invasive alien species in the Danube Region – IAS of regional concern - EUSDR - Danube Strategy Point
The aim of the Conference is to help regional policy harmonisation and discuss the related measures for the control of invasive alien species in the Danube River Basin. Furthermore, the
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January 27, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The EU-backed BrAIn project focuses on three key sectors: manufacturing, agrifood, and healthcare, developing tailored AI solutions. More info here: interreg-danube.eu/projects/brain
BrAIn | Bringing Artificial Intelligence towards SMEs
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January 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
The European Commission launched a public consultation regarding the Skills Portability Initiative. Access the questionnaire here: employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...
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Commission seeks views on Skills Portability Initiative
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the upcoming Skills Portability Initiative aimed at making skills more transparent and enabling skilled workers to move more easily throug...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Bulgaria took over the EUSDR Presidency on 1 Jan 2026, under the motto: “Bridging Regions, Building Cohesion: A Stronger Danube for All.”
Focus: reduce regional disparities & boost cohesion; cities as engines for skills/culture; territorial resilience and stronger ties with EU candidate countries.
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 AM
OPEN CALL! The SUNDANSE project is funding innovative projects addressing sediment dynamics and river health in the Danube region.
Opportunity for the local and regional authorities in this area.
Deadline: February 18, 2026

More info here: sundanseproject.eu/sundanse-ope...
January 14, 2026 at 9:51 AM
📍SAVE THE DATE: 24 March 2026, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Join the first cross-macroregional event on smart rural development: “Bridging Vision and Action: Smart Rural Development That Leaves No Region Behind.”

Panel + interactive World Café sessions + networking.
Agenda & registration link soon.
January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Our colleagues at EUSDR PA 10 created a short video highlighting the PA 10’s key goals and how stronger institutions, participatory governance & cross-border cooperation boost effective public admin. and sustainable development in the Danube Region.
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Institutional Capacity and Cooperation in the Danube Region - A PA10 Info Film
YouTube video by PA10 EUSDR
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December 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The 33rd EUSDR PA 1b SG meeting was organised on the 11th of December. Danube stakeholders reviewed progress and aligned next steps for multimodal mobility across road/rail/air. The meeting wrapped with a dedicated capacity-building workshop with the aim of fostering connection and sustainability.
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Productive workshop organised by the EUSDR PA 4 – Water Quality on Climate Change: Challenges in Agriculture and Water Sectors across the Danube Region.

Discussions covered EU policies, drought risks, digital tools, and regenerative agriculture.
December 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🤝🏦 The 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝟏𝟎 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 in Prague brought Danube Region partners together to advance institutional capacity, digitalisation, and cross-border cooperation.

🌍 Strengthening governance for a more resilient future.

#danuberegionstrategy #Interreg
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Yesterday was held the 24th Steering Group Meeting of EUSDR PA 6 🌿✨

Insightful exchanges on biodiversity, landscapes, and air and soil quality, plus updates from PA 6 Task Forces and on current and upcoming EUSDR Presidencies. 🤝
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
⚡️The 31st SG Meeting of EUSDR PA 6 gathered representatives from across the Danube Region, In Budapest 🇭🇺, to reflect on progress and set new priorities for sustainable energy.

Experts shared inputs on hydrogen in transport, cybersecurity, crisis response and REPowerEU modelling.
November 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
EUSDR Priority Area 11 held its 28th Steering Group meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria, bringing together national experts, law enforcement, DG REGIO, and the Danube Strategy Point to strengthen regional security cooperation 🔒🌍.
November 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Increasing Water Security: A key to achievement of UN SDG

At the 14th Annual Forum in Sarajevo, the #EUSDR PA 4, PA 5, and PA 6 session reinforced a clear message: water security is a foundation for sustainable development and climate resilience.
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
🌊 The recording of 𝐄𝐔𝐃𝐑 𝐏𝐀 𝟒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐀 𝟕 session with environmental scientist 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐧𝐚́𝐫 is now live!

Watch here 👉 video.nti.sk/rec?11595514...

Image generated with OpenAI’s ChatGPT (GPT-5), 2025
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
EUSDR PA4 invites you to the international workshop:

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

📅 4 Dec 2025 | 📍 Bratislava, and online

Agenda and registration available here: waterquality.danube-region.eu/climate-chan...

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Climate Change: Challenges in Agriculture and Water Sectors - international workshop, 4 December 2025 - PA 04
Priority Area 4 “Water Quality” Coordination team (Water Research Institute, Slovakia) together with the Water Directorate of the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic and in cooperation with...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
On 𝟔 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, during the 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐑 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 under the BA EUSDR PCY, the 4 MRS- 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐑, 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐑, 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐁𝐒𝐑- convened for the first time.

🤝 Strengthening regional cooperation
🌍 Supporting EU accession and integration
💫 Fostering shared learning and solidarity
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Exciting updates from the latest EUSDR PA 8 Steering Group Meeting!
The 𝐸𝑈𝑆𝐷𝑅 𝑃𝐴 8 𝐿𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑈𝑘𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒 have been published.
See more: competitiveness.danube-region.eu/projects/lig...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM