The Interreg HUSK Programme is a cross-border initiative between Hungary and Slovakia, funded by the European Union.

Our mission is to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Hungary and Slovakia, boost regional growth, and tackle shared challenges along the border. We support projects that focus on innovation, sustainability, and social connections, fostering mutual trust and building lasting partnerships for a better future in the region.

The European Commission adopted the Interreg Programme between Hungary and Slovakia for 2021-2027 on 3 November 2022. 

What do we do?

We co-fund projects that bring together Hungary and Slovakia to solve shared challenges with collaborative solutions. The Programme If you have a project idea and a cross-border partner, you can apply through one of our open calls for proposals. Eligible applicants include public authorities, public bodies, non-profit organizations, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Explore our objectives to see the topics where we can support you in turning your project idea into reality.

 

Green cooperations

 

Social cooperations

 

Institutional cooperations

 

Where do we do what we do?

The Interreg HUSK Programme operates in the counties along the border of Hungary and Slovakia.

 
Other initiatives

Other than the priorities, objectives and principles we have listed in our official Interreg Programme document we support other initiatives, that align with our programme. Please find the information booklets here:

Nature-based solutions – A chance to break our habits – a way to transform our future.

New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative aims to support and accelerate the green transition of settlements and regions.

Public procurement for a better environment


Our history

The start of cooperation between Hungary and Slovakia goes back until 1990. Check out this flipbook to see the highlights of the joint work until 2020. You can dive into our project results by clicking on the links below.


Interreg programmes in Europe


The Interreg HUSK Programme is part of the Europe-wide Interreg community.

It’s a key European Union (EU) instrument that strengthens cooperation between regions and countries within the EU. Approximately 40% of the EU’s territory is part of cross-border regions that benefit from Interreg programs. As part of the EU’s Cohesion Policy, Interreg plays a vital role in promoting regional development, cohesion, and reducing economic disparities.

Starting in 1990 as a Community Initiative with a EUR 1 billion budget, Interreg focused on cross-border cooperation. Over time, it expanded to include transnational and interregional cooperation.

2021-2027 is the sixth period of Interreg and therefore it is called Interreg VI. With a budget of nearly EUR 10 billion, around 100 Interreg programmes operate across borders, both within and outside the EU, contributing to the implementation of the EU’s main cohesion policy priorities.

Learn more about the Interreg initiative on https://interreg.eu/about-interreg/.

Find all Interreg projects on www.keep.eu.

 

Monitoring committee meetings

The Monitoring Committee (MC) is a board of delegated representatives from Hungary and Slovakia, who makes the decisions regarding the implementation of the programme.

At least once a year the MC shall have a joint meeting to review the progress of the programme and take the necessary steps to enhance the smooth operation. In order to ensure the transparency of the programme the minutes of the MC meetings are available for download below. 

 

Horizontal principles


Transparency

Based on Article 32 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/1059 of the European Parliament and of the Council, each Interreg Programme must submit quarterly financial reports to the European Commission. By clicking on the link below you may find the reports of the Interreg HUSK programme.

Anti-fraud measures