The workshop focuses on the persistent and complex inequalities across European borders, particularly in cross-border and peripheral regions. These inequalities, intensified by recent political, ecological, and economic crises, challenge the European Union’s long-term and mantra-like objectives of economic, social and territorial cohesion. Contributions are invited to explore the paradox of integrating and dividing processes, examining the socio-economic, spatial, and political dynamics at play. Contributions should address the multifaceted nature of inequalities, considering broader measures of well-being and convergence beyond traditional econometric indicators. We invite contributions from various disciplines such as sociology, geography, political science, planning, and regional studies on – but not limited to – the following questions: