
Policy Learning Platform
The Policy Learning Platform is the second action of the Interreg Europe programme. It aims to boost EU-wide policy learning and builds on good practices related to regional development policies.
About the Platform
The Platform is a space where the European policy-making community can tap into the know-how of regional policy experts and peers. It offers information on a variety of topics via thematic publications, online and onsite events, and direct communication with a team of experts.
Our community members can use for free the services we propose to policymakers looking for tailored advice on their policy challenges.
What's in it for you
As a community member, you can access all the knowledge and expertise available through the Platform. You can:
- Meet policymakers sharing similar challenges;
- Learn from the experiences of your peers;
- Get useful advice for your daily policy-making work and build your professional capacity.
You can also actively contribute to our activities:
- Share your own policy-making experience
- Choose the topics you would like the Platform experts to cover in their publications and events
Upcoming Platform events
Discover upcoming events held by the Platform and register today.
Peer review: how to better support regions in accessing EU-funded innovation and research programmes
On 30 June and 1 July 2022, the Policy Learning Platform will organise a peer review for the Marshal’s Office of Pomorskie Voivodeship, Poland.
Supporting the rural green transition
On 13 September from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST, the Policy Learning Platform is organising a webinar on supporting the rural green transition.
Latest Platform news
Take a look at the latest news and publications from the Platform.

Key learnings of the webinar on Smart Villages
On 28 June 2022, the Policy Learning Platform organised a webinar on the topic of Smart Villages. Learn about the key insights and good practice to turn your village smart!
Integrated strategies for better place-based policies
Learn from examples of integrated strategies for better place-based policies that support sustainable and integrated territorial development.
Annual conference: European Clusters Collaboration Platform
Explore the annual conference of the European Clusters Collaboration Platform, taking place in Prague on 26 and 27 September.
New EU Strategy for sustainable and circular textiles
Read about the new EU strategy for textiles, and discover the new vision and concrete actions for the EU market
Handbook of service design by Innovation Agencies
Take a look at the recently published handbook of service design by the Innovation Agencies to learn about examples of services that can be offered by national or regional innovation agencies to design or implement innovation support programmes.
North Downs Way pilgrim trail
The concept of walking as a leisure activity dates back to 19th century Romantic artists seeking refuge and inspiration in nature.
Highlights of the Policy learning week
Watch the recordings and access the presentations and key learnings of the first Policy learning week.
The return of wild salmon
Read our latest story about the wild salmon rebuilding project and the impact it has made.
What our community says
Europe is facing big transitions because of climate change. Transitions are limited in time and therefore depending on fast learning and connecting with society. The Policy learning platform gives policy advisors the necessary diving board to learn even faster, stay up to speed and connect with society.
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Do you have a question? Are you looking for resources on a particular topic? Get in touch with us now!

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