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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ask ESPON. Our new ESPON AI assistant, built and hosted in the EU, searches ESPON content and answers with links and references to its sources. Register on the ESPON website to use it. It is still learning, so please check the sources — and help us improve it. loom.ly/PhPALBc

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Europe’s digital sovereignty will be shaped by practical decisions made by cities and regions: the systems they procure, the data they govern, the services they protect and the way they deploy AI. Anke Schuster and Marek Bobis explain why local capacity matters loom.ly/0mBHo1Q

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If hosting regions only bear the spatial costs of clean power while capital clusters elsewhere, the green transition will widen regional divides. Join ESPON & the Irish EU Presidency in Cork to debate fair spatial planning. Cork, Ireland, 11-12 November 2026 loom.ly/swg6LKs

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Do we need a Silicon Valley in every European region? Andrés Rodríguez-Pose writes: “A place need not host the research to capture the return.” AI adoption can help firms, public authorities and communities improve everyday work and services wherever they are. loom.ly/xfqe39M

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Power of Interreg! Join the four Interregional Interreg Programmes for an interactive debate on the present and the future of Interregional Cooperation. A parallel event to #EURegionsWeek, at the Press Club Brussels on 12 October at 16:30. Register today loom.ly/Z-pPq-E

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

TerritoriALL Issue 19 is out! In this issue: Sovereignty starts in the regions: through the energy systems they build, the technologies they govern and the choices they make Read it here 👇 loom.ly/UzxwTwM

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How many Europeans commute cross-border for work? The numbers expose major contrasts—from massive outflows toward Luxembourg and Switzerland to borders with minimal movement. Explore these linkages using 21 indicators in the ESPON CROSSGOV Atlas: loom.ly/5Rzjfho

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Will the green energy transition balance or break our regional economies? Join us in Cork to discuss how the shift to renewable energy is fundamentally transforming European territories. Cork, Ireland, 11-12 November 2026 loom.ly/swg6LKs

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Sun, sea, and... €30 billion in cross-border funding? 🏖️ Keeping the Mediterranean resilient and competitive takes a lot more than a summer economy. MedCoopNet maps the reality behind the holiday scenery: 44,685 joint projects between at least two Med countries since 2014 loom.ly/38as5ic

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Faster broadband network won't automatically create jobs for your region. Digital capabilities are a much stronger lever for job creation and economic productivity than infrastructure alone. Discover how DIGIREG proposes to secure digital transition leaves no region behind loom.ly/4RqSevY

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

ESPON policy brief on NSRM corridor: governance still dominated by national actors, yet local and regional engagement could double rail modal shift and reduce emissions. Read more 👇 loom.ly/vkrdjnU

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Digital transition is redrawing Europe’s territorial map. ESPON’s new DIGIREG report shows where digitalisation closes gaps – and where it risks deepening divides between regions. See how your region is doing: loom.ly/FifJOz8

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Cohesion Policy's motto is that all places matter and no place should be left behind. However, places can only be part of the progress if citizens are actively involved in planning their future. This engagement requires information and a clear understanding of the context. loom.ly/Q0dWwIs

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

How can European regions successfully navigate the green industrial transition? Industrial renewal depends on matching specific sectors to a region’s unique structural strengths and objectives, rather than promoting generic strategic industries in the abstract. [loom.ly/1A-GKZE)

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join our webinar on 11 June 2026 and learn everything you need to know about ESPON Targeted Analyses our calls for expression of interests, our thematic plans, eligibility rules, application process and more Register today! loom.ly/8QWLJC8 #ESPON #TerritorialDevelopment #Research

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

How can the European Union rebuild public trust through its development policies? Florian Marin from the EESC states that Europe’s political project relies on empowering regional specificities and social realities, rather than imposing uniform economic models. loom.ly/ZQG5STA

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

How packed is your event agenda for June? Consider three ESPON opportunities to your schedule: 03 June - Online: Transnational Programmes: needs and opportunities 11 June - Online: Webinar for future stakeholders on Targeted Analyses 17 June -Onsite: ESPON seminar in Larnaca loom.ly/Z1zXpC8

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

What is the territorial challenge your area faces? Submit a Targeted Analisis proposal before 30/09/26 If your idea is selected, you will get: ✅A high-quality study led by top European experts ✅Around EUR 250,000 budget ✅Networking opportunities ✅Peer learning opportunities loom.ly/XcR5GyM

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Is physical remoteness the only barrier holding regions back? Or differences in local frameworks, and cultural approaches is an even greater obstacle to progress? Last call to register for our ESPON seminar in Larnaka 🔗Agenda and Registrations loom.ly/d4ohRps

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Can the EU really improve cross-border train travel? In the Briefed podcast, Léa Marchal provides a first overview of the EU proposed passenger package and the current realities of intra-EU cross-border mobility, based also on the results of the CROSSGOV ESPON project. loom.ly/Ys51P48

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Why do some European regions consistently fall behind in innovation while others thrive? The article by Professors Kallioras, Niavis, and PhD Adamakou in TerritoriALL explores how differences in shared knowledge, norms, and mental models act as structural barriers. loom.ly/gVVEesQ

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Is physical remoteness the only barrier holding regions back? Or differences in local frameworks, and cultural approaches is an even greater obstacle to progress? In Larnaka we will address the "Cognitive distance" dividing competitive and lagging regions 🔗 Register now loom.ly/d4ohRps

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

In the latest issue of ESPON's TerritoriALL magazine, Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou outlines strategic priorities of the CY presidency. Read the full article in TerritoriALL: loom.ly/c7-H4b4

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

How do we address the structural pressures reshaping European territories? It requires an evidence-based policy response. The Territorial Futures Forum (TFF) has launched to provide exactly this: a platform for strategic reflection on Europe's long-term development. loom.ly/NXcqQpQ

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Billions invested. Gaps still widening. Something is being missed: the divide between Europe's thriving and struggling regions is cognitive before it is geographic. TerritoriALL Issue 18, with the Cyprus EU Presidency, goes looking for answers. 🧵 loom.ly/lX2ud54

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

INTRODUCING THE TERRITORIAL FUTURE FORUM, a new, high-level policy platform designed for strategic reflection on how geopolitical shifts, technological change, climate disruption, and demographic decline reshape Europe. Follow the complete TFF journey on the ESPON website: loom.ly/WDFUUDQ

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A massive delivery today for our COREIB project and a significant milestone for our work: 48 border profiles covering the areas of every single Interreg A programme area in Europe. Find them all on our website: loom.ly/Bi01nbY

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

How do you plan for regions where citizens cross national borders daily for work or healthcare? 🌍 Skip the static reports. Visit the new ESPON CROSSGOV Hub, which lets you explore the actual data behind cross-border living with interactive maps and 21 indicators. loom.ly/vWRcjOs

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Why do "space-blind" policies fail Europe's small towns? 🌍 In a new Europe Talks Back episode (in cooperation with ESPON), Prof. Andrés Rodríguez-Pose (LSE) unpacks the structural mechanisms hindering true territorial cohesion. 🧵👇 Listen: loom.ly/m-MM2fY

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

European border regions are often described as the ‘laboratories’ of EU integration, yet their governance remains highly complex. 🌍 The ESPON CROSSGOV project provides the territorial evidence to understand exactly how they operate. 🧵👇

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

What lessons can EU regions share on Nature-based Solutions (NbS)? 🌿 Join the ReAdapt Sensemaking Workshop to explore cross-regional insights and shape policy guidelines for territorial planning. 📅 31 March | WUR Campus (NL) & Online 👉 Register here: loom.ly/SIOZCDs #ESPON #NbS #Climate

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Cognitive distance is equally a barrier to physical distance Save the date for the ESPON Seminar: Mind the gap: Addressing cognitive distance to territorial cohesion, organised in cooperation with the Cypriot EU Presidency Larnaca, Cyprus 17–18 June 2026 Find out more: loom.ly/d4ohRps

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

How does a region move from "Green Theory" to "Green Reality"? 🌍 We’ve just released the RE-INDUSTRY Final Report, a blueprint for Europe’s industrial transition. We’re looking at the Kvarken region (SE/FI) to assess how net-zero clusters actually scale. 🔗 loom.ly/dwe-f0M

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

ESPON SENPO identified three keys to improve policy design: Flexibility: Governance that bridges local & regional gaps Capacity: Investing in local professionals to handle complex projects Differentiation: Acknowledging that different regions have different investment needs loom.ly/pLYYCec

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Is your region crisis-proof? Check with our new tool that helps you measure beyond recovery, your capacity to bounce forward. The new Territorial Resilience Dashboard acts as a strategic 'stress test' for municipalities. Benchmark EU peers & back up decisions with data. loom.ly/UXkYvss

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Join us tomorrow to find out how cities can drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development through EU Cohesion Policy. We bring together city leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy and its impact on European cities. loom.ly/PHH_Xig

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Turning Vulnerability into Resilience - 4 Lessons from our VREPO project 1️⃣ One size doesn’t fit all 2️⃣ Recovery isn’t Just Rebuilding—It’s Reinventing 3️⃣ Collaboration > Silos 4️⃣ The Best Ideas Are Borrowed (and Improved) Read the full report and cast studies loom.ly/Te4Ztxc

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The European Commission just presented the European Affordable Housing Plan—addressing Europe’s top concern: access to affordable, sustainable housing. Proud that ESPON’s HOUSE4ALL & SUPER projects contributed with key data! loom.ly/KAuOHOA

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Democracy’s front line isn't in Brussels. It’s in your town hall. A sharp article about the challenges democracy faces in Europe by 2 youth4regions Alumni, Luís Leites and Chrysi-Isidora Varoucha, in TerritoriALL. ➡️ Read the full article loom.ly/jeMGZ9s

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REScoop.eu @rescoop.eu · 04/12/2025

‘The most important factor for energy communities to succeed is to have an enabling legal framework.'📈 Quoted in the @esponprogramme.bsky.social magazine, our Head of Policy, Josh Roberts, looks at this and other key conditions that help community energy grow. → gis-portal.espon.eu/arcgis/apps/...

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Join us in Rome to find out how cities can drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development through EU Cohesion Policy. We bring together city leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy and its impact on European cities. loom.ly/PHH_Xig

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Small apartments. Big rents? Finding a 45 m² flat should be an accessible option, yet for millions of Europeans, it can cost more than half their income. ESPON HOUSE4ALL shows how this apartment size, highlights financial challenges across Europe. Read the full analysis: loom.ly/71dX888

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"Cohesion Policy is not one single policy but many realities shaping Europe’s tomorrow" EC Vice President Raffaele Fitto in TerritoriALL outlines a renewed social contract—border, island/coast, outermost regions—and highlights cities as engines of innovation. loom.ly/HzUmjyk

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🎉 ESPON HOUSE4ALL Final Report! 🏡 A new milestone for ESPON: We just published the final report of our flagship HOUSE4ALL study - an ambitious and data-driven effort to unlock the realities of affordable and quality housing in Europe. Check our website for more loom.ly/eaxp13I

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Germany Housing Reality - 45% rent privately, 43% own homes. Stable policies matter Social housing (12.3%): public loans below market for 15-30 years then back to private market €21.65B pledged for social housing (2022–28) - policies for energy upgrades and utility support loom.ly/1z2CMTc

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

A small island cooperative. Ecotxe, a non-profit consumer cooperative in Mallorca, provides community-driven solutions that can transform local transport systems. Small-scale, community-led initiatives can reshape our approach towards mobility and energy. loom.ly/d8hN8T4

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

How does a region truly survive a shock like the 2008 financial crisis? It’s not just about 'bouncing back' to normal—it’s about the power to transform. Exaptive Resilience is the capacity to creatively repurpose assets in a new development path. More in our new policy brief loom.ly/MP1QJRw

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The Netherlands, Austria and Denmark are among the leaders in maintaining structurally large and active non-profit housing sectors. They use variations of a cost-based model to ensure long-term affordability and often serve a broad population mix. loom.ly/1z2CMTc

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