INTERREG V-A SLOVENIA-HUNGARY PROGRAMME

INTERREG V-A SLOVENIA-HUNGARY PROGRAMME

HISTORY OF COOPERATION
The Cooperation Programme Interreg V-A Slovenia-Hungary is the continuation of a cooperation process which started in the middle of the 90s under trilateral and bilateral compositions (Austria-Slovenia-Hungary, Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia, and Slovenia-Hungary Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes). This long tradition in CBC programmes resulted in an accumulation of valuable experiences regarding the EU territorial cooperation between the management bodies but also among relevant stakeholders from the two countries, which is taken into consideration by the current 2014-2020 Programme.

PROGRAMME AREA
The territory of the Slovenia-Hungary border region covers 10,658 km2 in total, 2/3rd of the area belongs to the Hungarian, 1/3rd to the Slovenian border region, connected by a border of 102 km in length. The programme area is composed of the north-eastern part of Slovenia and south-western part of Hungary. Geographically the region is characterized mainly by alternating flat and hilly areas.

PROGRAMME BUDGET
The total amount of ERDF resources available for the 2014-2020 period for the Slovenia-Hungary Cooperation Programme is EUR 14,795,015.

COOPERATION AREA
The Programme addresses the following two priority axes:

Priority axis 1: ATTRACTIVE REGION
The priority axis includes one investment priority 6c corresponding to the Thematic Objective 6.

The region has a high potential in natural and cultural assets that necessitates its protection and preservation and also creates a strong basis for sustainable development of heritage based tourism and related activities. However the region is also featured by ‘dual’ characteristics: certain sub-regions (especially spa and thermal ones) are well developed with outstanding performance compared to national and EU standards, other areas are significantly lagging behind their potentials, (especially rural and natural areas, protected areas).

The projects financed under this priority axis are oriented towards 1) supporting the preservation of the heritage, and 2) promoting the exploitation of this potential in the regions not valorising it in tourism. Taking into account the financial allocation of the Programme, only small-scale infrastructure developments can be supported which fits to the preservation/development initiatives of the border region’s tourism.

The Programme co-finances 12 projects under priority axis 1. More information about the approved projects is available at the following link:
http://www.si-hu.eu/en2/projects/approved-projects/#toggle-id-1-closed 

Priority axis 2: COOPERATIVE REGION
The priority axis includes one investment priority (11b) corresponding to the Thematic Objective 11.

Efficient cooperation of the regional actors can provide strong added value to the development of the Region, as common problems can be tackled jointly with greater impacts and effectiveness resulting in stronger cross-border identity. Adopting better governance models resulting in high level public services and social innovations addressing also the needs of vulnerable groups is one of the key challenges of the region, calling for more cooperation between public authorities, civil organizations and public interest bodies. Ultimately strengthening cross-border cooperation of the stakeholders, and thereby contributing to increased respect, tolerance and mutual understanding is also one of the key targets of the EU.

The Programme co-finances 12 projects under priority axis 2. More information about the approved projects is available at the following link:
http://www.si-hu.eu/en2/projects/approved-projects/#toggle-id-2

NEW PRGRAMME FOR NEW COOPERATION IDEAS
Interreg Programme Slovenia-Hungary 2021-2027 is about to offer new funding to public organizations in the programme area who want to shape the region with their smart ideas and these smart ideas will turn into innovative solutions that can improve the life of people in the border region.

More information about the joint Programme in the new programming period is available at the link below:
http://www.si-hu.eu/2127/new-programme-for-new-cooperation-ideas/

MORE INFORMATION
The Managing Authority operating in Slovenia sets up and manages the Info Points representing the Programme on national, regional and local level within Hungary.
Contact details:
http://www.si-hu.eu/en2/about-us/joint-secretariat/