Talking Money – The Added Value of Minority Communities in Cross-Border Regions

9th Forum of European Minority Regions, Novi Sad (26–28 June 2025)

From 26 to 28 June 2025, the 9th Forum of European Minority Regions took place in Novi Sad, Vojvodina, under the title “Talking Money – The Added Value of Minority Communities in Cross-Border Regions”. The event was organized by the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN) in cooperation with the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians.

The central topic of the forum was the economic and social value that national minority communities generate in cross-border regions, and their contribution to European cooperation.

The event brought together policymakers, experts, and civil society representatives from the European Union, national governments, and regional institutions. Speakers emphasized that minority communities are not only cultural actors but also important economic contributors.

Panels and presentations addressed topics such as:

• the economic role of minorities
• cross-border cooperation
• best practices across Europe
• regional development and investment

A key message of the forum was that minority communities act as bridges between countries and play a crucial role in strengthening economic and social ties across Europe.