Celebrating 35 Years of Interreg: Cooperation, Culture, and a Vision for the Future

The Interreg GO! event, held over two inspiring days in the twin cities of Gorizia (Italy) and Nova Gorica (Slovenia), brought together nearly 500 decision-makers from across Europe. The event celebrated 35 years of Interreg cooperation and looked ahead to the future of cross-border collaboration.

As European Capitals of Culture 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica provided the perfect setting to reflect on the evolution of Interreg programmes and their vital role in strengthening regional ties, supporting EU candidate countries, and shaping the next phase of European territorial cooperation.

The event highlighted key milestones, shared success stories, and reinforced the importance of unity, innovation, and shared identity in tackling common challenges across borders.