
The Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Basin Programme is one of the largest EU-funded cross-border cooperation programmes under the Interreg framework. It promotes regional partnerships among Mediterranean countries to address common challenges such as environmental sustainability, inclusive economic growth, social cohesion and good governance.
The programme has been active since 2007; however, Türkiye officially joined during the 2021–2027 programming period.
Managing Authority (MA): Autonomous Region of Sardinia, Italy
National Authority (Türkiye): Directorate for European Union Affairs, Türkiye
Türkiye: Tekirdağ, Edirne, Kırklareli, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Muğla, Antalya, Isparta, Burdur, Adana, Mersin, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Osmaniye, Manisa, Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, Uşak.
Priority 1: Competitive and Smart Mediterranean
Priority 2: Green, Low-Carbon and Resilient Mediterranean
Priority 3: Social and Inclusive Mediterranean
Priority 4: Better Cooperation Governance for the Mediterranean
For more information, visit the official website of the programme.

Please click here for the Cross-border Cooperation Programmes booklet.
Please click here for the Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report on the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 period
Please click here for the draft Programme Document on the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 period. Summary of the draft programme document Arabic – English – French
Please click here for the European Commission approved version for the Programme Document on the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Sea Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2021-2027 period.
Please click here for General PPT presentation about the Interreg NEXT MED Programme
Please click here for Guide on project preparation with some tips and recommendations for drafting a competitive proposal, following the intervention logic set for Interreg NEXT MED Programme
Please click here for Performance Framework Methodology Paper, containing the indicators, type of interventions, list of potential activities and target values
Please click here for PPT presentation on the main features and rules of the call for proposals
Please click here for the second call for proposals
Please click here to access the Interreg NEXT Mediterranean Basin Cross-Border Cooperation Programme Financing Agreement.