Let's make the Netherlands bigger

November 2023 10 municipalities in Zuid-Limburg signed a Regio Deal with the Dutch state. We can now invest 40 million euros in strengthening our region and creating equal opportunities for every resident of Zuid-Limburg. However, there is work to be done. For the municipalities involved and for partners. Residents, entrepreneurs, industries, social and care organisations and various authorities will therefore put their shoulders to the wheel together. Regio Deal Zuid-Limburg serves as a flywheel. We invest, maintain an overview, connect, stimulate, identify and provide solutions where necessary.

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Four programme ­lines

We are investing the 40 million euros in 4 programme lines and 14 projects. Each programme line has specific objectives. But all focus on economic growth, strengthening liveability and achieving prosperity for all.

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Strong and healthy communities

This programme line works towards good and positive health for all. Here, mental health is as important as physical health. Among other things, we invest in better housing, contacts between local residents, greenery in neighbourhoods, exercise, well-being and safety. Neighbourhoods must become more resilient and residents must take control.

Circular economy and society

Working with sustainable energy and recycled raw materials are the guiding principles of this programme line. Society, from citizens to farmers and industry, is challenged to change its behaviour. We need to produce differently and think about how and what we consume.

Enhancing unique landscape

We are committed to reducing nitrogen, nitrate and CO2 emissions. We want to improve water quality, biodiversity of nature and people's health. And we want to reduce water nuisance, pollution and heat stress as much as possible. Moreover, we want to reduce the pressure by tourism. We act to preserve our unique landscape. And to greatly improve the viability of villages.

Internationalise labour market Zuid-Limburg

Through this programme line, we invest in a well-functioning Euroregional and international labour market. With work for both theoretically and practically educated people. And with retaining talent in the region and attracting new talent.

Fourteen projects

Project map Limburg

This map of Zuid-Limburg shows the 14 projects of Regio Deal Zuid-Limburg. The municipalities of Beek, Beekdaelen, Eijsden-Margraten, Gulpen-Wittem, Maastricht, Meerssen, Sittard-Geleen, Stein, Vaals and Valkenburg aan de Geul are working together on these projects.