Discover a selection of our policy briefs

Within the Policy Learning Platform, there is a wealth of knowledge and policy solutions that European policymakers can find inspiration from. One of these learning possibilities is our policy briefs that our team of thematic experts regularly produce.
But what are policy briefs?
They are in-depth expert analyses of policy trends tackled by practitioners working in local and regional authorities across Europe. They all feature successful Interreg Europe projects and how they achieved policy changes.
By reading our briefs, you will gain insights into key factors for success and impact.
The selection below covers our most recent policy briefs to our most read and others tackling a topic that is of particular interest within our community: the green and digital transition.

In your daily work, you may need to write a report on, let’s say, mission-oriented innovation. You are likely to start with research, getting to know the subject and understanding the latest trends. This is a beneficial step prior to engaging in further exchanges with professionals and experts in the field.
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Natural and cultural heritage in coastal regions
Explore this policy brief to learn about EU initiatives that local and regional authorities can refer to for improving their management of cultural and natural heritage on coasts, in compliance with the EU Directives.
Tackling energy poverty with low-carbon interventions
Explore approaches on how your region can tackle energy poverty with low-carbon interventions.
Fostering the digital transformation of SMEs
Discover practical examples of how to foster the digital transformation of SMEs from different perspectives.
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Smart Specialisation Strategy
In this policy brief, you will learn from practices implemented in different regional institutional contexts such as transformative policy changes on regional policy challenges ranging from the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process to S3 Monitoring.
Approaches for a rural low-carbon economy
Explore regional approaches that can help you support e-mobility and the transition to a low-carbon transition in your region!Preserving and restoring biodiversity
Explore this policy brief to discover what role do public authorities across Europe play in the development of a sustainable and low-carbon economy, and what transformations are needed in every sector and area of public life.
Fostering the digital transformation of SMEs
Discover practical examples of how to foster the digital transformation of SMEs from different perspectives.
Tackling energy poverty with low-carbon interventions
Explore approaches on how your region can tackle energy poverty with low-carbon interventions.
Policy briefs tackling the green and digital transitions

Clusters: Driving the green and digital twin transition
Clusters play an important role in industrial transformations as they support knowledge diffusion, knowledge spillovers, higher innovation and more. Explore the importance of clusters in this policy brief.
Integrated low-carbon strategies
Read this policy brief to discover what role do public authorities across Europe play in the development of a sustainable and low-carbon economy, and what transformations are needed in every sector and area of public life.