This document sets out key characteristics of the cross-border region between Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Republic of Turkey outlines options and orientations for the programming of the next Interreg programmes along that border. It is part of a series of similar papers prepared by DG REGIO for all EU land borders (and borders with Norway and Switzerland).

The objective of this paper is to serve as a basis for a constructive dialogue within cross-border regions and with the European Commission for the 2021-2017 Interreg cross-border cooperation programmes  between Republic of Bulgaria, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Republic of Turkey.