Following the success of the previous episodes of the ‘Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate’, the next edition will take place on 12th June 2025, and will aim to explore the BRIDGEforEU Regulation, a landmark step in addressing legal and administrative barriers across #EUBorderRegions.
The next EC Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate titled ‘BRIDGEforEU: Shaping the Future of Cross-Border Cooperation in Europe’ coming up online on Thursday 12th June 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 CET. Register HERE
Energy communities are widely recognised as a driving force in the EU’s clean energy transition, empowering citizens, businesses, and local authorities to collaborate on sustainable energy production and management. But what happens when these communities expand their efforts across borders?
Cross-Border Energy Communities (CBECs) take this concept further, uniting regions to enhance energy security, lower costs, and foster regional development. Despite their potential, CBECs face unique challenges, including legal complexities, regulatory differences, and coordination barriers.
The new edition of the ‘Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate’ will explore the BRIDGEforEU Regulation – a major new step in overcoming legal and administrative barriers in #EUBorderRegions.
Adopted by the European Parliament on 6 May 2025, BRIDGEforEU calls on Member States to create Cross-Border Coordination Points to identify and tackle local obstacles. These can be addressed using a voluntary Cross-Border Facilitation Tool, with decisions remaining at national level.
The debate will highlight the key elements of the regulation, its potential impact on border region development, and the next steps for implementation
The Border Focal Point Network is delighted to welcome the following speakers:
- Jean-Pierre Halkin, Head of Unit, Interreg, Cross-Border Cooperation, Internal Borders, DG REGIO
- Sławomir Tokarski, Director, DG REGIO
- [Moderator] Andrew Lansley, Member of the UK House of Lords & LOW Associates Strategic Counsel
Stay tuned to the BFPN page on Futurium for the latest updates.
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