The Mediterranean Multi‑Programme Mechanism (MMM) is a spontaneous and formal initiative organised in collaboration with Interreg programmes operating in the Mediterranean area. The MMM is a platform designed to coordinate actions, share knowledge and strengthen the outcomes of European cooperation across the Mediterranean Region.
The Mechanism focuses on three main objectives:
coordinating the capitalisation of good practices, facilitating their transfer and dissemination to new territories;
strengthening the impact of European policies by improving the effectiveness of territorial investment, specifically in the field of sustainable tourism;
establishing sustainable tourism as a shared laboratory: tourism is one of the Mediterranean’s key assets - accounting for 35% of global tourist arrivals. The impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and social pressures linked to seasonality highlight the urgent need for a more balanced and responsible management of the sector.
At the present, the Mediterranean MMM network is made up of 10 Interreg programmes:
since 2022: Interreg Italy-France Maritime, Euro‑MED and NEXT MED;
since 2023: Interreg Italy-Croatia, Greece-Cyprus, Italy-Malta and Italy-Tunisia, with Interreg ADRION and IPA South Adriatic participating as observers.
Image: Key steps of the Mediterranean Multi‑Programme Mechanism (MMM)
The Interreg Italy-Slovenia Programme joined the Mechanism in 2025, providing a significant contribution through its cross‑border expertise, strategic perspective and participatory approach. Its involvement strengthens the Adriatic-Mediterranean dimension of the initiative and consolidates dialogue among the programmes operating along the southern European coastline. The Programme plays an active role in defining joint actions and coordination tools, thereby contributing to the development of a shared vision for a more sustainable, cohesive and competitive Mediterranean. For the semester from January to June 2026, the Interreg Italy–Slovenia Programme is responsible for coordinating the Communication Working Group.
Photo: Representatives of the Managing Authority and of the Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI‑A Italy-Slovenia Programme together with representatives of funded projects at the “Paths that Last” event, held in Split in 2025.
Programmes involved
Interreg Greece-Cyprus Image
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Interreg Euro-MED Image
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Interreg Italy-Croatia Image
| Interreg Marittimo IT FR-Maritime Image
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Interreg IPA Adrion Image
| Interreg NEXT Italy-Tunisia Image
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Interreg IPA South Adriatic Image
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OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY THE MMM
The main goal that MMM has set itself is to give funding opportunities for the projects of the programmes involved, through two initiatives: the Coordinated call and the Mediterranean Peer Learning Visits (MPLV).