The Border Focal Point Network (BFPN) is thrilled to announce the next edition of the "Beyond Borders: Breakfast Debate" series. This engaging series of online events aims to gather policymakers, stakeholders, and citizens to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by those living in cross-border regions across the European Union. Mark your calendars and register today to join the upcoming 12th debate!

Date: 13 July 2023

Time: 10:00 to 11:00 CET

Topic: 'The Future of Labour Market Integration in Cross-Border Regions'

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The upcoming debate will delve into the future of labour market integration in cross-border regions. We'll discuss successful practices that have brought labour markets closer, such as the establishment of cooperation structures, understanding cross-border issues like taxation, social security, and qualifications, and how b-solutions have helped overcome legal and administrative issues.

The discussion will also analyse the impact of Covid fencing on cross-border labour markets and explore the opportunities that emerged amid the closure of internal borders, subsequent to decades of integration.

The event, titled 'The Future of Labour Market Integration in Cross-Border Regions', will feature an esteemed panel, including:  

• Guus de Bruijn - Policy Adviser for the Internal Market and the Economy, Benelux Union
• Balázs Lengyel - Head of Sector, EURES, European Labour Authority
• Annmarie O'Kane -Border People Project Manager, Information Manager, Centre for Cross Border Studies
• Olivier Baudelet - Senior Expert, Interreg, Cross-Border Cooperation, Internal Borders, DG REGIO, European Commission 
• Lukáš Novotný, Associate Professor of Political Science at UJEP University

More information and speaker announcements will be revealed soon.

Do you already have some questions? Use the ‘Have your say’ tab on Futurium.

Register today and see you on 13 July 2023!