Tourism and heritage

04 Dec 2025

New EU rules on craft and industrial geographical indications open doors for local producers

From 1 December 2025, producers of craft and industrial goods – from glassmakers and ceramic potters to jewellers, textile artisans and metalworkers – can apply for EU-wide protection under a newly launched Geographical Indication scheme.

01 Jul 2025

EU public consultation on sustainable tourism: have your say by 15 August

The ongoing European Commission public consultation will inform the new EU strategy on sustainable tourism, expected in early 2026. Stakeholders within the tourism ecosystem; national, regional and local authorities; private sector and civil society actors are invited to provide feedback to raise concerns and suggestions when it comes to rural tourism.

23 Jun 2025

New Interreg initiative strengthens Polish-Ukrainian cross-border cooperation and local communities

The initiative, under the Poland – Ukraine 2021-2027 Interreg programme, will support small-scale, non-investment projects that foster collaboration, cultural exchange, and community development between the two countries. The new Small Project Fund will allocate grants ranging from EUR 20 000 to EUR 90 000.