The people living in the Danube Region will benefit from:

• faster transport by road and rail
• cleaner transport by improving the navigability of rivers
• cheaper and more secure energy thanks to better connections and renewables
• a better environment with cleaner water, protected biodiversity, and cross-border flood prevention
• a prosperous region, through working together on the economy, education, social inclusion, and research and innovation
• attractive tourist and cultural destinations, developed and marketed jointly
• a safer, well-governed region, thanks to better cooperation and coordination of government and non-governmental organisations