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Ms. Pauliina Haijanen (FI/EPP) CoR rapporteur on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

Interregional cooperation – models and challenges for democratic governance and citizens' involvement across borders. Ms. Pauliina Haijanen (FI/EPP) CoR rapporteur on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. EUSBSR: facts and figures. EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

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Ms. Pauliina Haijanen (FI/EPP) CoR rapporteur on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

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  1. Interregional cooperation – models and challenges for democratic governance and citizens' involvement across borders Ms. Pauliina Haijanen (FI/EPP)CoRrapporteur on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region

  2. EUSBSR: facts and figures EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region • First macro-regional strategy; • Based on long history of cooperation; • Addresses joint shortcomings in the Region; • Demands cooperation and coordination within the MS; • Explicitly asks for cooperation and coordination among the Baltic Sea States (MSs and non-EU MSs); • Needs continuous political support, commitment and ownership; • EUSBSR is fully aligned with the Europe 2020 Strategy.

  3. European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region THEN: EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 2009 • The first macro-regional strategy • Organised into four thematic pillars and one horizontal section • Action Plan (2009) consisted of 15 priority areas and 13 horizontal actions 4 pillars of the EUSBSR to make the Baltic Sea Region: • an environmentally sustainable place – 5 priority areas • a prosperous place – 4 priority areas • an accessible and attractive place – 3 priority areas • a safe and secure place – 3 priority areas

  4. European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region NOW: EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 2013 Objectives, priority areas and horizontal actions

  5. European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region EUSBSR Intervention Logic COMMON STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK for 2014-2020: European Structural and Investment Funds (ERDF, ESF, CF, EMFF, EAFRD) SEED MONEY FACILITIES: Swedish Institute, IB.SH, CBSS, Nordic Council of Ministers OTHER EUROPEAN UNION FUNDS: Connecting Europe Facility, Horizon 2020, LIFE + programme, COSME, Erasmus for all, new environment action programme, etc. OTHER INSTRUMENTS: e.g. International Banks, national, regional and local funds, private funds and investments, funding resources provided by international institutions, etc.

  6. From partial alignment in 2007-2013 to full embedding of the EUSBSR in all European Structural and Investments Funds (ESIF): ERDF, ESF, CF, EMFF, EAFRD. Common Strategic Framework (CSF) provides a set of diversified tools and significant funding capacities through both mainstream and joint cooperation activities. Funding possibilities through other funding programmes/instruments should be considered: EU programmes/funds: Connecting Europe Facility, Horizon 2020, Life+ programme, COSME, Erasmus for all, new environment action plan, etc. Seed Money Facilities: Swedish Institute, IB.SH, CBSS, Nordic Council of Ministers, etc. other funding sources: international banks, national, regional and local funds, private funds and investments, etc. Cooperation is the key in the process of linking the EUSBSR and future programming period. A thematic approach is the key element in alignment. The state of play EUSBSR – April 2013 Next programming period 2014-2020: the European Commission and Member States

  7. Multilevel governance in implementing the EUSBRS: Role of local and regional actors is essential – Case Turku • City of Turku promotes strongly direct practical cooperation in Baltic Sea region • Local and regional experts • Cities, universities, businesses, civil sector actors • Bottom-up activities e.g. projects • Multi-level governance • The whole Baltic Sea Region, including Russia, is important for the City of Turku • Concept of macro-regions • Mutual trust • Long-lasting contacts and networks • Regional cross-border cooperation • Responsibility and willingness to act Mikko Lohikoski

  8. The Turku Process • Innovative, political collaboration concept • Key partners Cities of St. Petersburg, Hamburg and Turku/Region of Southwest Finland, supported by EU Commission/DG REGIO • Builds on accumulated trust – based on long-lasting twin city relations • Direct dialogue between stakeholders in EU countries and Russia, active role of local and regional authorities • Ways of working • Bringing partners together across the border • Informal and active-orientated • Round tables, forums, common initiatives • Projects • Support from EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region • Increasing coordination and synergies among Baltic Sea region actors cooperating with non-EU countries • Raising public awareness • Helping other to find contacts Mikko Lohikoski

  9. Examples of concrete work with Russia • Student mobility between Turku and St. Petersburg • University cooperation e.g. EuroFaculty Pskov • Cooperation through WHO Healthy Cities network e.g. Nordic walking promotion in St. Petersburg • School cooperation in primary schools • Cooperation in waste treatment and water sector Mikko Lohikoski

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