Cross-border Unpeopled Aerial Systems (UAS) for Research & Rescue

Advised entity: NOI AG / spa

Mountain regions face extreme weather hazards, requiring effective rescue operations. Cross-border rescue cooperation between Austria and Italy is hindered by inconsistent drone regulations, liability and insurance discrepancies as well as  differences in equipment standards.

Harmonising the regulatory framework would enable efficient and timely rescue operations, benefitting both countries.

Cross-border freshwater sharing between France and Flanders

Advised entity: Provincie West-Vlaanderen

The lack of a formal agreement between French and Flemish authorities on cross-border water management hampers effective collaboration concerning the Schelde, Leie (Lys), and IJzer (Iser) rivers. This results in policy mismatches, delayed emergency responses to flooding, and inefficiencies in long-term water resource planning

Addressing these issues could enhance resource allocation and improve emergency responses for both regions

Cross-border security cooperation in a twin-city area

Advised entity: Zweckverband Eurode

The collaboration between the public order offices of the municipalities of Herzogenrath (Germany) and Kerkrade (Netherlands) is complex because of differing responsibilities and legal powers. Key questions about the authority of Dutch and German Enforcement Officers when crossing the border include their insurance, uniform use, carrying of equipment, and legal status on the other side of the border.

Addressing these issues could benefit Eurode residents by enhancing public safety and creating a seamless operational environment for enforcement officers.

Sharing clinical information across borders

Advised entity: AECT-Hospital de Cerdanya / GECT-Hôpital de Cerdagne

Spanish doctors at the EGTC-Hospital of Cerdanya cannot access French patients' medical records because they are not registered with the French Medical Council (Ordre des Médecins). This registration is an administrative requirement for accessing medical records. Resolving this obstacle would benefit the hospital staff and patients by making medical data more accessible and thus medical care more efficient.

Effects of German driving ban on Sundays and public holidays in the Netherlands

Advised entity: Rijkswaterstaat Oost-Nederland (RWS ON)

The German driving ban for trucks on Sundays and holidays causes truck overcrowding and illegal parking at borders, especially with the Netherlands, due to a lack of parking. This endangers road safety, results in environmental pollution due to lack of sanitation and increased crime such as robbery and theft.

Finding a solution for the cross-border area between Germany and the Netherlands could optimise parking use, enhance road safety, and support truck drivers better.

Cicero - Croatia Italy Civil Protection Collaboration

Advised entity: Unione dei comuni pratiarcati

The Union of Pratiarcati Municipalities (Veneto, Italy) and the municipality of Labin, Croatia, aim to collaborate on civil protection through the Interreg CICERO project. Legal barriers prevent local civil protection groups from cross-border interventions, which need national-level activation.

Overcoming this could enhance cooperation, training, and joint responses to emergencies, benefiting both regions' civil protection capabilities.

Comparison of fishing rules on border rivers

Advised entity: Mura Region EGTC

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The Mura river has been for several years the destination of a lively fishing tourism community. However, since the border between Croatia and Hungary runs through the middle of the river, regulations and conservation efforts for the same river differ greatly between each side. Overcoming these differences would greatly improve a coordinated conservation effort as well as increase the attractivity of the leisure area leading to various benefits for the region.