The Stories of European Cooperation are a series of articles written by IVY volunteers and published by Interact highlighting Interreg projects across Europe, which focus on skill enhancement and youth development in various sectors, demonstrating impactful achievements with minimal financial resources. The Interreg community engages over 2,400 organizations, addressing skill-related initiatives such as person-centered social models and predicting skill trends for smart specialization and green transition. Through initiatives like the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) program, over 800 volunteers have gained a variety of skills, becoming ambassadors of European cooperation, while Interact coordinates efforts across Interreg programs for this publication.

Find the second edition of the series here!