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The MOT 2013 activity report is online

TERRITORIES

The TransParcNet meeting of European cross-border protected areas

The TransParcNet meeting of European cross-border protected areas took place this year on the French-Belgian border. An initiative of the EUROPARC Federation, this annual gathering brings together managers of protected areas from across the whole of Europe all of whom are faced with cross-border issues.

NATIONAL LEVEL

The exhibition "BORDERLINE: the frontiers of peace" in Paris

The European Commission’s representation in France and France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development are presenting, within the framework of their strategic partnership, the exhibition “BORDERLINE: the frontiers of peace” by the Italian photographer Valerio Vincenzo.

EUROPE

2014 European Cooperation Day: video contest "border issues, border solutions"

European Cooperation Day celebrates the benefits and achievements of Territorial Cooperation through local events throughout Europe. It takes place on 21 September 2014. On this occasion, INTERACT is launching the video contest ‘border issues, border solutions’ among European projects and programmes.

NATIONAL LEVEL

The Observatoire des Territoires publishes a thematic dossier on cross-border regions

The "Observatoire des Territoires"* of the Commissariat Général à l'Égalité des Territoires (ex DATAR, France) has put on line a thematic dossier devoted to the study of the cross-border regions that France shares with its neighbours.

EUROPE

European elections: the MOT highlights the key issue of cross-border cooperation

In the context of the European elections, the MOT wished to show how cross-border cooperation addresses the current challenges with respect to social and territorial cohesion, in a Europe that is suffering from a lack of recognition.

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The importance of economic development for cross-border territories

With the launch of a European project financed by the Europ'Act programme at a conference in Paris on 15 April, the MOT wishes to highlight the topic of cross-border economic development. The proceedings of the conference are online.

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Study for a France-Brazil cross-border house

At the request of the French Guiana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, between September 2013 and March 2014, the MOT carried out a preparatory study for a France-Brazil cross-border house.

TERRITORIES

30th Congress of the European Cross-Border Grouping in Annemasse: Michel Charrat re-elected Chairman

The 30th Congress of the European Cross-Border Grouping (Groupement transfrontalier européen – GTE) was held in Annemasse on 30 April, bringing together nearly 1,000 French-Swiss cross-border workers. With 36,000 members, the GTE renewed its confidence in its Chairman Michel Charrat.

EUROPE

The MOT supports the end of roaming charges in Europe

On 3 April 2014, the European Parliament adopted the proposed regulation on ending roaming charges for mobile phones in Europe.

TERRITORIES

Haute-Savoie – a border department

With its international borders with Switzerland and Italy, the department of Haute-Savoie, which has been a member of the MOT since 2012, cooperates with the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais, as well as the Val d’Aoste autonomous region, in areas such as transport, territorial development, tourism, education, culture and sport.

TERRITORIES

The "Geneva Games" - an event that brings people together

The Geneva Games were started in 1940 to enable Swiss sportsmen and -women to take part in international level competitions in spite of the war.

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The Polish-Czech border

On 27 May 2014, the MOT made a contribution in Trutnov in the Czech Republic at an international conference devoted to “the systemic obstacles to Polish-Czech cross-border cooperation”.

TERRITORIES

Studies for four French-Belgian and French-Swiss rail services

Author: Markus Rieder, Ph.D. (public administration); February 2014, 418p, €65. Published in French.

EUROPE

Special Dossier on the European elections: the editorial of Philip Cordery "A crucial issue in cross-border cooperation"

"France’s border regions possess remarkable assets. By virtue of their proximity and interconnectedness with the border regions of neighbouring countries, these areas put in place innovative public policies that take integration with their neighbours into account..."

EUROPE

Animation vidéo Campagne pour les élections européens [FR]

Le SGAE, en collaboration avec Toute l’Europe, a réalisé une animation vidéo visant à présenter en moins de 5 minutes les enjeux du scrutin du 25 mai 2014.

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European conference on cross-border economic development - The proceedings are online!

MOT has organised a European conference on "The integrated economic development of cross-border territories" on 15th April 2014 in Paris, that brought together more than 150 people. This event was the occasion to launch a European project, led by MOT, on this topic.

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New issue of the MOT Guides on the observation of cross-border territories

The MOT has published the 9th issue of its thematic guides on the "Observation of cross-border territories”.

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Two contributions from the MOT

Consult the MOT’s two latest contributions on the 2014-2020 Interreg Europe programme and the 2020 ESPON programme.

TERRITORIES

A website for the Jura Arc Cross-Border Forum

The Jura Arc Cross-Border Forum is an independent grassroots movement that was founded on 23 January 2007 in La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland.

EUROPE

An Eu Urban Agenda

The “Cities of Tomorrow” forum held by the European Commission on 17-18 February 2014 brought together more than 500 European players in urban policy.

EUROPE

Call for papers for EUBORDERREGIONS conference "BORDERS, REGIONS, NEIGHBORHOODS: Interactions and experiences at EU external frontiers"

The conference is organized on 27-28 November 2014, in Tartu (Estonia) in cooperation with EUBORDERREGION consortium and the Centre for EU-Russia Studies at the University of Tartu.

EUROPE

Special Dossier on the European elections: "the European grouping - a tool for cross-border cooperation" by Alain Lamassoure, Vice-President of MOT

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Special Dossier on the European elections: "putting cross-border cooperation at the heart of political debate" by Michel Delebarre, President of MOT

"At a time when many citizens are displaying disaffection with Europe, it is vital in the run-up to the European elections to reaffirm our commitment to cross-border territories."

EUROPE

Special Dossier on the European elections: three questions put to Marie-Thérèse Sanchez-Schmid, MEP

In November 2012, Marie-Thérèse Sanchez-Schmid set up, together with fellow MEP Gilles Pargneaux, a cross-border liaison group at the European Parliament aimed at raising the awareness of MEPs about cross-border issues.