We are pleased to present the Handbook to Reinforce Cross-Border Regional Labour Market Analysis, a key output of the Cross-Border Labour Market Analysis project, commissioned by DG REGIO. This handbook serves as a practical guide for policymakers, data producers, and stakeholders working to enhance the understanding, integration, and governance of labour markets across borders.

What’s Inside?

• Key factors for cross-border labour market Integration – Insights into governance, stakeholder collaboration, and structural challenges.
• Guidance on producing cross-border labour market analyses – A structured four-phase methodology covering stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Comprehensive list of cross-border indicators – Comprehensive list of potentially relevant cross-border labour market indicators and (possible) data sources
• Best practices– Illustrative examples from Öresund, Galicia-Norte de Portugal, Upper Rhine, and Zeeland-Brabant, showcasing successful cross-border data initiatives.
• Governance models & policy recommendations – Exploring how different governance structures influence data sharing and labour market cooperation.

Why It Matters?

Accurate cross-border labour market data is crucial for informed policymaking, workforce planning, and economic integration in border regions. This handbook provides practical tools and methodologies to improve data comparability, enhance policy coordination, and foster cross-border mobility.

Download the full handbook here and explore how you can contribute to a more integrated cross-border labour market!