France
This page contains information on the bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes and on the project control system in France. You may also speak directly with the Interreg Europe representatives in France.
Contacts
National Authority
Région Hauts-de-France
Direction Europe
151 avenue du Président Hoover
LILLE
59555 CEDEX
France
National point of contact for northern regions
Région Hauts-de-France
Direction Europe
151 avenue du Président Hoover
LILLE
59555 CEDEX
France
National point of contact for southern and outermost regions
Direction Coopération Euro-Méditerranéenne
Service Coopération Européenne
Hôtel de Région
27 place Jules Guesde
13481 Marseille
cedex 20
France
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Promoting gender inclusive urban planning policies in Valenciennes Métropole
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for Valenciennes Métropole, France, held on 17-18 April 2024. Valenciennes Métropole sought inspiration to promote gender inclusive urban policies, namely regarding the process to involve stakeholders in a gender mainstreaming approach.Financing and incentivising energy renovation of condominiums
On 31 January – 1 February 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review for the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), France, which requested advice on ‘Financing and incentivising energy-efficient renovation of condominiums’.IMPETUS Interregional Policy Brockerage event in Lille
On January 31 and February 1, the Lille Metropole will welcome its European partners of the IMPETUS project for the 1st Interregional Policy Brokerage Event.REC4EU takes part to an event on Citizen involvement in RECS
European cooperation through synergies among Interreg Europe projects: REC4EU brings its experience in the event dedicated to Citizen involvement through the Citizen Energy CooperativesInformation event for beneficiaries from France
An online information event about the third call for project proposals for beneficiaries from France.Solidarity tourism – different ways to discover a territory
Let's say you are planning a first-time vacation to Paris. What would be on your itinerary? Discover the Migrant Tour!Early school leaving and integration of NEETS into the labour market in Réunion Island
On 28-30 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted a peer review for the Regional Council of La Réunion (France). The Region was looking for advice and inspiration on how to prevent school and academic dropout rates, as well as to increase the employment rate of young people.Mobility on islands & participatory processes: key learnings
On 14-16 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online peer review for the Regional Council of La Reunion (France) which requested advice regarding their two policy challenges ‘Sustainable mobility on islands’ and ‘Uptake of results from participatory processes’.OD4Growth project promotion and presentation meeting
On July 25, 2023, we organized an awareness-raising event, with the aim of attracting representatives from local authorities, data providers and facilitators, to involve them in the future learning plan. We decided to do it ahead of our first stakeholder meeting to consolidate points of view on ODEnergy communities conference in Bordeaux (FR)
This energy communities program is a scientific event aims to provide a common framework for reflection, bringing together lawyers, economists, sociologists, geographers, philosophers, and historians, and enriched by the contribution of testimonies from local authorities, citizens, etc).Citizen involvement through the Citizen Energy Cooperatives
This learning event, organized by APESA, is a key component of the SIreNERGY project, designed to facilitate the knowledge exchange and skill development among our partners and stakeholders. It provides a platform for in-depth exploration of citizen engagement in energy cooperatives, an organization2nd Interregional Event in Paris.
22nd November: 09:00 - 09:15 Registration 09:15 - 10:15 Presentation City of Paris Climate Plan. 10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break. 10:30 - 11:30 Master Class: Presentation CoachCopro & EnerSiG 11:30 - 11:40 Coffe break. 11:40 - 13:00 Workshop Best Practices. 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch. 14:15 - 15:45 SteeringProject training days brought the first call projects together in Lille
The first call projects are off to a good start with their activities. To pave the way for the next steps, we organised a series of trainings in Lille on 26-28 September 2023. Material and conclusions are available, have a look!EMBRACER at the Interreg Project Training days!
EMBRACER will be attending the Project training days 2023 for first call projects organised by the Interreg Europe Programme and happening 26-28 September, in Lille, France. The Interreg Europe project training days bring together the lead partners, finance managers and communication managers from
List of Structural Funds programmes
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Control system
This section provides information on the system set up for control in France for the 2021-2027 programming period.
The costs associated with this control are indicated so that they can be planned for in project budgets.
France uses a decentralised control system. The partners shall contract an independent, qualified controller based on a shortlist established by the approbation body.
The approbation body
Region Hauts-de-France |
Camille ZAMIARA |
The costs resulting from the control are borne by the project partners and can be reported as eligible costs in compliance with the relevant EU regulations and programme rules. Costs are determined by the public procurement made by the partner.
These costs should therefore be planned in the project budget.
The cost is 708 euros incl. VAT per 6-month financial claim. The cost for on-the-spot verifications is 1,416 euros incl. VAT. When relevant, assistance in the event of second-level controls or other national or European controls will cost 708 euros incl. VAT
These costs are subject to price revision in accordance with French national legislation.
The total cost will comprise the unit cost multiplied by the number of expenditure claims over the entire duration of the project. Any costs relating to second-level operational and on-the-spot controls in the case of investment should be included.
On-the-spot checks will have to be performed only for projects involving a pilot action that includes equipment/ infrastructure costs.
This on-site verification will take place once the equipment/ infrastructure costs have been declared and implementation is sufficiently advanced.
However, based on her/his professional judgement, the auditor may decide to carry out an on-site audit for a project which does not declare equipment/ infrastructure costs, if s/he considers that this presents added value for her/his audit (e.g. in the event of suspected fraud, problems with the partner's reporting/ understanding of the requirements, doubts about the proper functioning of internal processes, etc.).
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Challenges & Competencies
Mobilize local higher education students to provide innovative ideas for the development of local SMEs and to support mutual knowledge between students & SMEs
“Mature Your PhD”: a challenge for testing potential R&D tech transfer project
Created by SATT Conectus, the “Mature your PhD” challenge aims to help PhD students turn their thesis into an R&D tech transfer project.
Scouting Public Lab Inventions: Bridging Innovation in Grand Est
Identify innovative research results with potential for technology transfer through a practice of scouting inventions directly in university laboratories.
Partnership between the municipality of Lille and La Poste about sustainable last mile delivery
The municipality of Lille has signed a partnership with La Poste, the larger mail and parcel operator providing universal delivery, to collaborate
EnerSIG, application to cross data about buildings characterization and energy consumption in Paris
EnerSIG is a web application hosted by geodata services of Paris. It allows to cross data about buildings characteristics and energy efficiency.
BIO SUD OUEST FRANCE (BSOF): a regional trademark that guarantee to buy organic and local
Bio Sud Ouest France is a regional trademark, owned by Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council, offering a guarantee to buy local and organic to consumers.
Value-chain analysis: definition of a fair price
A method to analyze the construction of the value chain for selected raw materials and finished products, to propose a fair price to each operator.
Carbon compensation in forests through labelled projects - CNPF
The French accreditation standard for carbon compensation projects requires rules to operate, which were made by the National Center of Forest Property (CNPF).
SOCIAL AND SOLIDARITY GROCERY STORES ACTING FOR THE ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION
In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, two social and solidarity grocery stores have embarked on an experimental approach to improve accessibility for all to quality food.
Support service for energy renovation - SARE
The South-PACA region has made one of its priorities to become carbon-neutral by 2050. The region possesses a relevant renovation framework with its 2,8 million of housings – 48% are individual...
Nouvelle Aquitaine regional roadmap for energy and ecological transition.
Neoterra is a regional roadmap adopted by New Aquitaine for energy and ecological transition, with 11 ambitions to support concrete actions.
One-stop shop in Lorient
Called the Espace Info Habitat, it's a unique place created to provide free and neutral support to residents wishing to renovate, buy, build or rent a home.
Citizen Renewable Energy with OnCIMè and Lorient City
Citizens and the city of Lorient work together to develop renewable energy, projects financed by citizens and whose energy is self-consumed by the city.
Taranis Network: Regional network promoting the development of citizens' renewable energy projects
The Taranis Network works to facilitate the emergence and development of renewable energy projects carried out by citizens (inhabitants and communities).
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