A Dialogue for Enhanced Cross-Border Cooperation to Shape the BRIDGEforEU Regulation
European Week of Regions and Cities
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.
On 29 September 2025, ITEM hosted an event on Cross-Border Rail: What are the missing
In border regions, professionals frequently cross borders for work, as the labour market opportunities can
ITEM Cross-Border Impact Assessment published: What are the potential cross-border effects of the Dutch language
As of 15 October 2025, Martin Unfried will become the new Director of the Institute
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.
View the most recent border effects report.
View all Cross-Border Impact AssessmentsEuropean Week of Regions and Cities
Cross-border drone transport of medical goods