Europe Day Webinar: European Cooperation in Action
How does cross-border cooperation shape everyday life in the Central Baltic Region?

• Monday 4 May 2026, 14:00–15:30 Helsinki time (EEST / UTC+3)
• Online (Microsoft Teams)

Join us at the start of Europe Day week for a dynamic online webinar highlighting how cross-border cooperation delivers concrete results in the Central Baltic Region. The event will open with a keynote address by Ville Niinistö, Member of the European Parliament (The Greens/EFA), followed by short, visual project pitches highlighting concrete results.

The webinar is open to Interreg stakeholders and actors, the general public and the media + anyone interested in European cooperation!

Programme

• 14:00 General practicalities and opening remarks
• 14:05 Keynote by Mr. Ville Niinistö, a Member of the European Parliament (The Greens/EFA): “Why is European cooperation more important than ever, and what does it mean for all of us?”
• 14:30 Short project pitches showcasing Central Baltic projects’ key results and impacts
  • Participating projects: INGOs, CDG-Booster, SchoolFood Waste Solutions, Re:Fish, Sustainable Flow, Wood for Youth and DEAP.
• 15:30 Event ends

Registration

A link to join the webinar will be sent to everyone registered. Registration is open until the start of the event. This event is organised by the national Contact Points and held in English.