Cross-border challenges facing the labour market in the Greater Region
Problem areas – examples of solutions – joint strategies in the context of the shortage of skilled workers

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.
This project was made possible by co-financing from the Province of Zeeland and the Dutch

One part of the Regiodeal Project Euregional Sustainability Center was to investigate whatobstacles hinder the

This project was made possible through co-financing from Province of Zeeland. On Wednesday, 29 October

On 24 November 2025, ITEM together with the Brussels Hub of UM organised a workshop

The closing event on 27 November 2025 of the Euregional Sustainability Center (ESC) brought together

ITEM has been around for more than 10 years and works on cross-border issues. ITEM

View the most recent border effects report.
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