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Guestcolumn Auke van der Goot
European elections and border regions It seems light years ago that our border regions were at the centre of attention. An unknown, new and
Foreword newsletter June 2024
On the eve of the recent European Parliament elections, Maastricht was once again the venue for vibrant debates on the future of Europe. The
Foreword newsletter May 2024
Celebrating 10 years of expertise at ITEM: advancing cross-border cooperation A decade ago, we embarked on a journey to foster collaboration and address challenges across
ITEM BRIEFS 13: Future (resistant) social security – action required?
Future (resistant) social security – action required? Two reports on the future of social security were presented in February and April 2024.
ITEM BRIEFS 12: New data on intra-EU mobility: the beginning of understanding labor mobility in the EU
New data on intra-EU mobility: the beginning of understanding labor mobility in the EU April 12, the European Commission published its report on
ITEM BRIEFS 11: A European degree: promoting transnational cooperation in higher education
While the Dutch Government focuses on limiting internationalisation in higher education (see ITEM Briefs no. 6), the EU Commission is
ITEM BRIEFS 10: Dispute resolution in the Flemish-Dutch border region. Time for a border region ombudsperson?
Dispute resolution in the Flemish-Dutch border region. Time for a border region ombudsperson? Last month, four different ‘border disputes’ made the national
ITEM BRIEFS 9: Living together with water across borders
Living together with water across borders On 16 January, the Dutch minister of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) answered parliamentary questions
Foreword ITEM Newsletter February 2024
2024: ITEM commits to strengthening European border regions in policy The year 2024 is an important year for border regions in several aspects. Rarely do
Opinion: Border effects assessment must be improved
Opinion: Border effects assessment must be improved A new year, new tax rules. Sugar tax is driving Dutch consumers across the border, was the gist
ITEM BRIEFS 8: Providing information for a mobile citizen – the Single Digital Gateway offers a solution?
Providing information for a mobile citizen – the Single Digital Gateway offers a solution? Choosing to work or live in another country
ITEM BRIEFS 7: Cross-border pension in the EU: the procession of Echternach
Cross-border pension in the EU: the procession of Echternach Our pensionland is in a state of flux; especially when it comes to the
