Småland Blekinge Halland South Sweden Brussels Office works to connect our five regional authorities and two universities with European policy makers, networks and project partners. The members are Linnaeus University, Jönköping University, Region Halland, Region Jönköping, Region Kronoberg, Region Kalmar and Region Blekinge. Together, our members form a dynamic region with specific competences in bioeconomy, digital health and sustainable buildings.
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S3 Strategy
Småland Blekinge Halland South Sweden represents five regions and consequently five regional smart specialisation strategies. Together, the five S3 strategies outline a turquoise agenda with priorities in the green and blue economy (forest-based bioeconomy and maritime tech). In addition, our regional strategies also focus on e-health and digitalisation.
Latest Updates
- By Martina Campajola
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
- By Martina Campajola
ERRIN and its members call on the Commission to safeguard the EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next MFF
More than 35 regional and local authorities urge EU decision-makers to keep the EU Missions running until at least 2030 and to keep the mission-oriented approach at the heart of Europe's future research and innovation framework. The letter underlines the strategic importance of preserving and strengthening the EU Missions and the mission-oriented approach as central pillars of Europe's competitiveness, resilience and innovation agenda.
- By Ana Nava
Blue Economy WG: Call for a new leader
ERRIN's Blue Economy Working Group is looking for a new co-leader to steer the WG activities and priorities. The candidate should be knowledgeable and experienced in EU policy on blue economy and have a good insight into different research and innovation areas related to marine, maritime and freshwater systems. Candidates must be Brussels-based and submit their application by Monday 22 June 2026 COB.
- By Astrid Hannes
ERRIN’s first online skills session puts Skills for Resilience at the heart of Europe’s regions
The first online ERRIN Skills Talk, held on 13 May gathered over 60 regional higher-education representatives, vocational education and training (VET) providers, regional policymakers as well as the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. Aiming at deepening the understanding about capacity building activities that are emerging across Europe’s regions to increase the territorial resilience, several regional stakeholders presented regional initiatives to align education, research, industry and public actors around resilience skills. Read more about the regional education and training initiatives in this article.
- By Ana Nava
European Ocean Days 2026: Preparing for Research & Innovation Strategies
The European Ocean Days hosted two key stakeholder consultations on the Ocean and the Water Resilience R&I Strategies. Key themes included the source-to-sea approach, place-based innovation and multi-level governance. ERRIN's Blue Economy Working Group is closely following both processes and is considering a joint regional response. Interested members are encouraged to start preparing to actively engage in this process.
- By Ana Nava
European Ocean Days 2026: Launch of the Coalition of cities, regions, islands and ports for Mission Ocean and Waters
The 2026 European Ocean Days marked the Launch of the Coalition of cities, regions, islands and ports for the Mission Ocean and Waters. Keynote speakers such as Maria Cristina Russo (DG RTD), Markku Markkula (Committee of the Regions) and Christophe Clergeau (MEP) emphasised the including the Mission Ocean and Waters in the upcoming MFF. Local authorities are now encouraged to join this Coalition to access networking and capacity-building services, among others.