The EURO-Institute stands as a unique public institution in Europe, specializing in delivering high-quality training focused on cross-border cooperation. Established in 1993, the Euro Institute boasts over 15 years of dedicated experience in methodologically and conceptually designing impactful cross-border training activities for the public sector.
The Euro Institute‘s comprehensive activities encompass foundational training addressing the essential interdisciplinary needs of cross-border cooperation. This includes vital areas such as intercultural management, effective project management, strategic network management, and a thorough introduction to the politico-administrative systems of neighboring regions. Beyond this, the Euro Institute offers specialized training programs concentrating on specific policy domains. These targeted areas include social policy, health policy, regional development strategies, labor market dynamics, security concerns, and advancements in education and research.
Furthermore, the Euro Institute extends its expertise to coaching multinational INTERREG project teams, aiming to optimize project implementation and provide valuable guidance to local and regional decision-makers navigating cross-border initiatives. This multifaceted approach positions the Euro Institute as a central hub for knowledge and skill development in the realm of European cross-border cooperation.
Operating as a non-profit organization, the Euro Institute is supported financially and logistically by its French and German members. These include the Région Alsace, Département du Bas-Rhin, Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg, the Land of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the Ortenaukreis, and the town of Kehl, alongside contributions from other public institutions. This public backing underscores the Euro Institute‘s commitment to serving the public sector and fostering European integration.
Leveraging its extensive field experience, the Euro Institute plays a crucial role in implementing the work-programmes of various thematic project components. It provides essential methodological advice and actively participates in working groups and scientific committees, contributing significantly to the advancement of cross-border cooperation practices.
In a parallel effort, the Euro Institute leads a specific initiative focused on structuring and networking similar institutions across European border regions. The Euro Institute facilitates the transfer of necessary technical and logistical know-how, ensuring that quality benchmarks of good practice are developed and consistently upheld within these networks.
The Euro Institute is a proud member of the TEIN network, further solidifying its position within a broader European framework of cooperation. The strong relationship between the MOT (Mission Opérationnelle Transfrontalière) and the Euro Institute is well-established. Their collaboration, initiated in the early stages of the MOT’s development, significantly strengthened through their partnership in the Interform project (2004-2008), and continues through ongoing joint training initiatives, including the joint development of training modules, demonstrating a long-term commitment to advancing cross-border expertise. A formal partnership convention was formalized in 2010, cementing their collaborative efforts.
