EU adopts cooperation programme between Bulgaria and Serbia worth €34 million

The Interreg-IPA cross-border programme between Bulgaria and Serbia was adopted today. It will help reach key objectives for the region: efficient management of natural resources, increased cross-border networks and interactions, boosted tourism, preserved cultural and natural heritage and investments in youth, education and skills. The programme will also focus on environmental protection and the promotion of climate change adaptation and risk prevention and management.

The Interreg IPA CBC programme covers 6 border regions in Bulgaria and 7 Serbian regions. It is worth more than €34 million, with a contribution of nearly €29 million from the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA).