The European Union has been investing in cross-border cooperation for 25 years via Interreg, which is funded under the European Territorial Cooperation goal of the ESIF. Through these investments much has been achieved to enhance cooperation and alleviate border obstacles. Despite these developments, it appears clearly from exchanges with border regions and their representatives certain […]
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CCBS Public Policy Briefing Event at Leinster House, 25th November 2015
On Wednesday 25 November the Centre for Cross Border Studies hosted an information session in Leinster House, sponsored by the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. The event was open to all Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas and their staff and was designed to help facilitate the Joint Committee […]
Read MoreCCBS Public Policy Briefing Event at the NI Assembly, 18th November 2015
On Wednesday 18th November, the Centre hosted the first in a series of two Public Policy Briefing Events. Held at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, the event provided an evidence-based briefing of key public policy issues which included: the potential socio-economic and political implications of Brexit; the provision of probation services north and south; and recent developments […]
Read MoreCCBS Submits Evidence to the House of Lords EU Select Committee Inquiry on ‘Visions of EU Reform’
The Centre for Cross Border Studies has today submitted evidence to the House of Lords EU Select Committee Inquiry on EU reform. The inquiry is exploring the vision for the future of the EU that the UK Government is seeking to realise through its current reform proposals, ahead of the referendum on UK membership to […]
Read More2015 Journal of Cross Border Studies in Ireland Available Now
The 2015 Journal of Cross Border Studies in Ireland was launched on 19 November by Head of the EU Commission’s Representation in Ireland, Ms Barbara Nolan. Speaking at the launch in the EU Commission’s Dublin premises, Ms Nolan said, “this Journal pays tribute to the commitment and will of those organisations (and individuals) which have […]
Read MoreOvercoming the Remaining Obstacles to Cross Border Cooperation: Commission Seeks Views from Citizens
The EU Commission Wants Your Views on Obstacles to Cross Border Cooperation. On the occasion of the European Cooperation Day and a week after the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Interreg, the Commissioner for Regional and Urban Policy Ms Corina Cretu launched a public consultation on overcoming obstacles in border regions in Vienna, Austria […]
Read MoreCCBS in attendance at EU Open Days 2015, Brussels
13th European Week of Regions and Cities The Centre for Cross Border Studies had a productive few days attending EU Open Day workshops in Brussels on 13, 14 and 15th October 2015. The Ireland / Northern Ireland Border Region was well represented at the following workshops: SME involvement in European territorial cooperation programmes The role […]
Read MoreExcellent turnout at a discussion event on the implications of a UK exit from the EU for Ireland and Northern Ireland
The potential implications of a UK exit from the EU were the focus of a recent event which took place in Brussels on Tuesday 13th October 2015. The event introduced the possible repercussions for cross-border mobility for citizens, and for business and economic development, including the agricultural sector. Participants stressed the need for an EU […]
Read MoreCCBS Toolkit Essential Reading for INTERREG V and PEACE IV Applicants
Applicants to the INTERREG VA Cross-border Programme for Territorial Co-operation 2014-2020, Northern Ireland, Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland & PEACE IV EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 2014-2020, Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland have been encouraged to use the Impact Assessment Toolkit for Cross-Border Cooperation, developed by the Centre for […]
Read MoreWeekly Cross Border News and Legislative Affairs Round Up
CCBS is delighted to announce its new weekly bulletin service, which now offers a recap of cross border news and a summary of the cross border related affairs of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Houses of the Oireachtas. This resource will be of particular use to those with a focus on cross border issues. Our free weekly bulletins are now […]
Read MoreCCBS invites you to a discussion event on the Implications of a UK Exit from the EU
Invitation to a discussion event on “The implications of a UK exit from the European Union for Ireland and Northern Ireland” at the Office of the Northern Ireland Executive in Brussels,180 Chaussée d’Etterbeek,1040 Brussels 2pm, Tuesday 13 October You are invited to an event bringing together a range of political representatives, policy-makers and organisations from the […]
Read MoreCCBS informs the ‘Review of the Balance of Competences between the UK and the EU’ on Cohesion Policy
On 12 July 2012 the UK’s Coalition Government committed itself to audit the balance of the EU’s competences, whether exclusive, shared or supporting, in order to assess how these affect the UK’s national interest. The primary result of this commitment was an unprecedented exercise which offers the most comprehensive assessment to date of the EU, […]
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