1. Overview of the Rules and Regulations Stefan Nyström, MA Per Dahlström, MA Lead Partner Seminar

2. Overview of the Rules and Regulations  The foundation of the Interreg Programmes -Regulations and delegated acts from the Commission  Before the Regulations are decided -The draft is sent to all member states  2014-2020 -Focus on simplification and results National Rules Programme Rules EU Rules

3. Overview of the Rules and Regulations  Programme specific rules -Based on regulations and delegated acts  More strict rules, but not “open up” -Can choose not to apply a certain flat rate  MA/JS develop NPA Eligibility rules -Based on the Regulations National Rules Programme Rules EU Rules

4. Overview of the Rules and Regulations  National Rules -For matters that is not covered by EU/Programme Eligibility rules, national rules shall apply  Depreciation -Different rules between different countries National Rules Programme Rules EU Rules

5. Harmonised Programme Implementation Tools (HIT) Implementation Tools  ETC recognise the need to harmonize documents and approaches.  Interract (Programme supported by the Comission) -Has coordinated a wide participative process, involving several ETC Programmes  Reducing administrative burden for both ETC Programme bodies and beneficiaries.  A harmonized vision of the eligibility rules -Fact sheets, Application form template

6. Thank you for listening! Stefan Nyström, MA Per Dahlström, MA Managing Authority Tel.: +46 10 225 44 96 +46 10 225 45 05 E-mail: stefan.nystrom@lansstyrelsen.se stefan.nystrom@lansstyrelsen.se per.dahlstrom@lansstyrelsen.se  www.interreg-npa.eu