The European Commission proposed to make 2021 the European Year of Rail. Euromontana welcomes the proposal, which could be an opportunity to discuss the development of rail transport in mountain areas.
Territorial cohesion
A cross-border hospital to make up for the lack of medical care in the Pyrenees
Cerdanya is the first hospital welcoming citizens from both sides of the border as patients and staff. Such experiences show that cooperation can overcome administrative issues and contribute to making life better for people living and working in mountain areas.
How can Managing Authorities better address the needs of mountain areas
Euromontana's factsheet is addressed to Managing Authorities and provides guidance on how to better take into account mountain areas in the 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy.
“Together it’s better” carpooling initiative in the Jura Arc
The Jura Arc carpooling project promotes car-sharing in this mid-mountain region, which is underserved by public transport. The initiative aims to make it easier for local workers to get around, while promoting social links and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
What future for Cohesion Policy post 2020?
Euromontana's position provides recommendations on the best ways to shape a 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy that would better fit the needs of mountain territories.
How to generate added value from Europe’s Mountains?
The VI European Mountain Convention resulted in the adoption of the Brig Declaration, on economy and added value in mountain areas. It sets out the Euromontana vision of competitive mountain areas
Cohesion for growth: mountains key contributors to Europe’s competitiveness
The V European Mountain Convention resulted in a global vision by participants in the Chaves Declaration - shared position on mountains’ potential for European growth and how territorial cohesion can