{"id":4699,"date":"2026-02-06T16:17:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossborderitem.eu\/?post_type=events&p=4699"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:17:35","slug":"cross-border-challenges-facing-the-labour-market-in-the-greater-region","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/crossborderitem.eu\/en\/events\/cross-border-challenges-facing-the-labour-market-in-the-greater-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-border challenges facing the labour market in the Greater Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Problem areas \u2013 examples of solutions \u2013 joint strategies in the context of the shortage of skilled workers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the current challenges for stakeholders in the cross-border labour market of the Greater Region? Are we on the right track to removing barriers for businesses? What is the situation regarding the cross-border recognition of vocational training and further education? Is it possible to develop joint strategies in times of skilled labour shortages?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colloquium brings together politicians and institutions, companies and social partners, associations and projects from the Greater Region to explore these and other questions relating to the cross-border labour market. Stakeholders from the field will report on problem areas and discuss concrete solutions \u2013 with you! The colloquium will also look at neighbouring cross-border associations such as the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, the Benelux Union and the Upper Rhine Conference in order to link their interregional experiences with the Greater Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the event, Martin Unfried (Director of ITEM) will deliver a keynote speech: “What is needed for a cross-border integrated labour market?” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the conference, there will be an opportunity for informal exchange and networking during a walking lunch. Institutions, associations and projects will have the opportunity to introduce themselves at information tables during the supporting programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The colloquium will be held in German and French, with interpretation provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An event organised by the Parliament of the German-speaking Community as part of its co-presidency of the Interregional Parliamentary Council of the Greater Region<\/em>. The Greater Region comprises the Walloon Region, the French and German-speaking communities, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Luxembourg and the Grand-Est region. The Interregional Parliamentary Council (IPR) is an association of the parliamentary representatives of these regions with the aim of promoting cross-border cooperation. The Belgian partners will hold the presidency in 2025-2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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