Helsinki-Tallinn Euregio started as a cross-border co-operation network in 1999.  It is a non-profit association (NPA) established in 2003.

Role

The role of Eregio is to promote and assist co-operation inside the twin-region. Euregio supports and promotes inter-regional development and competitiveness, aiming to strengthen the regional knowledge based economic development.

Euregio is:

• A political discussion platform
• An initiator of cross-border and inter-regional projects and networking
• Intermediator in promoting co-operation and cross-use of regional competencies

Partners:

• City of Helsinki (http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Helsinki/)
• City of Tallinn (http://www.tallinn.ee/)
• Republic of Estonia (http://www.riik.ee) represented by Harju County Government (http://www.harju.ee/)
• Uusimaa Regional Council (http://www.uudenmaanliitto.fi/)
• Union of Harju County Municipalities (http://www.hol.ee/)

Mission

The mission of the Euregio is to enhance cross-border integration between Helsinki-Uusimaa region and Harju county.

Priorities for 2009-2013:

• Increased Interaction in Spatial and Regional Planning 
• Creation of innovative and a barrier free region with common well-functioning markets
• Development of Twin-region of Arts and Sciences

Financing

The funding comes from annual partnership fees. Additional funding for joint projects is sought from governmental  and international programmes.

CONTACT:

Ms Merle Krigul
Secretary General (sbt)
Non-Profit Association Helsinki-Tallinn Euregio
Phone: +372 56465405
merle@euregio-heltal.org
http://www.euregio-heltal.org/

Mail address: Vabaduse väljak 7, Tallinn 15199, Estonia