In accordance with the request from the European Commission, the Managing Authority within the Ministry of Regional Development, Public Works and Administration (MRDPA) is launching an extensive consultation process with potential beneficiaries and citizens from the area of the Interreg IPA Romania-Serbia Programme to prepare future cross-border cooperation initiatives between Romania and Serbia (post-2027).

This initiative represents a significant opportunity to actively support and promote the involvement of local communities and stakeholders from the Programme area in shaping a sustainable, prosperous, and secure future.

In this regard, from February 01 to September 30, 2024, on the official website of the Programme (www.romania-serbia.net), citizens and potential beneficiaries of the future Romania-Serbia cross-border cooperation Programme will be able to contribute their own input to defining the strategic priorities for the post-2027 period.

Through the new section on the Programme's website, titled "Interreg LISTENS, Communities THRIVE!", interested members of the public are invited to share their experience with the Interreg Programme and to express their vision for the post-2027 period through specially designed questionnaires.

The results obtained through the consultation process will guide both the European Commission in shaping the future Cohesion Policy and Interreg Programmes, and the authorities of the Interreg IPA Romania-Serbia Programme in defining the priorities and objectives that will be eligible for funding beyond the current programming period (2021-2027).

Throughout this process, the Managing Authority within MRDPA will actively collaborate with all interested parties, ensuring transparency and accessibility, including through social media channels and during events organized in the year 2024.