As part of EU Regions Week 2026 and the EU Week Close to You initiative, the Interreg Italy-Slovenia Programme is organising Close to Youth, an event dedicated to the involvement of young people in European Territorial Cooperation and in shaping the future Interreg Italy-Slovenia Programme 2028-2034.
The initiative will bring together young people, representatives of programmes and projects, institutions and experts to reflect on how to foster a more active participation of younger generations in cross-border cooperation processes. Through testimonials, discussion sessions and group activities, participants will be invited to develop concrete proposals and recommendations that will help shape future strategies and opportunities for youth engagement.