Commission opens applications to reward the best projects supported by Cohesion Policy

The European Commission has launched the 2025 edition of the REGIOSTARS competition at -> https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/projects/regio-stars-awards_en, which will award the best projects supported by Cohesion Policy in the EU. Between February 11 and May 20, 2025, beneficiaries of cohesion projects across the EU can apply for the awards in one of five thematic categories: 1) “A competitive and smart Europe”; 2) “A green Europe”; 3) “A connected Europe”; 4) “A social and inclusive Europe”; and 5) “A Europe closer to citizens”. The public will also be able to choose their favorite project by participating in the REGIOSTARS public vote. 

Representatives of the winning projects will receive a REGIOSTARS trophy.

The Commission will then organize local mini-communication campaigns in collaboration with the promoters of the winning projects and their respective managing authorities.

For more information on how to apply, please visit the REGIOSTARS website. You can also view the REGIOSTARS winners from last year online (Winners of the 2024 REGIOSTARS awards).