ITEM conducts interdisciplinary research in the context of cross-border Euroregional mobility and cooperation issues. Here, particular attention is paid to practical solutions. This starts from an interdisciplinary perspective, from which research takes place at the legal, economic, cultural, and administrative levels. This is all done in cooperation with the various faculties within Maastricht University. Through both small-scale contract research and also extensive annual reports, ITEM tackles the issues surrounding the internationalization of the world and its impact on border regions. Our research revolves around translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions.
ITEM Cross-Border Impact Assessment published: What are the potential cross-border effects of the Dutch language
The topics for the ITEM Cross-Border Impact Assessment 2025 have been selected. The final reports will be published
The Schengen Area, created by the 1985 Schengen Agreement, abolished internal border checks among 29
In cooperation with partners, ITEM is investigating the border controls. In the following, we describe
Crossing the border by train? It sounds logical, but in practice it’s often still difficult.
Over the past ten years, the Institute for Transnational and Euregional cross border cooperation and
View the most recent border effects report.
View all Cross-Border Impact AssessmentsBENELUX-ITEM Conference: Recognition of professional qualifications - Perspectives from the Benelux Union and border regions
European Week of Regions and Cities
