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15 Sep 2026 | Chișinău

President Sandu addresses inaugural CoR–Moldova JCC as ECR delegation stresses local dimension of EU accession

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu addressed the inaugural meeting of the Joint Consultative Committee between the European Committee of the Regions and Moldova in Chi...

 

07 Oct 2025 | Brussels

ECR Vice-President Juraj Droba will lead CoR work on the Commission's 80 billion euro infrastructure programme

ECR Vice-President Juraj Droba has been appointed rapporteur of the opinion on the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme for the 2028-2034 period. The plan is part of the next Multiannual Financial Framework proposed by the European Commission last July.

 

29 Sep 2025 | Leusden

Dutch Police Academy hosts ECR delegation for fact-finding mission on combating youth criminality

ECR members Matteo Bianchi and Robert Zeman were invited for a fact-finding mission to Leusden Police Academy, in the Netherlands, to learn about fighting youth criminality, in particular drug-related crime.

 

25 Sep 2025 | Brussels

"Unique opportunity to modernise the EU's common market": Lorenzo Galligani

ECR Member Lorenzo Galligani today presented his working document on the "Single Market Strategy" at the Commission for Economic Policy's (ECON) meeting. The opinion will be framed within the Single Market Strategy presented by the European Commission last May. Mr Galligani also met stakeholders and other interested parties to exchange views on the Strategy and the upcoming CoR opinion.

 

24 Sep 2025 | Brussels

ECR members secure appointments on crucial files shaping Europe's future preparedness

Two members of the ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions will lead the work on initiatives that fall under the Preparedness Union agenda of the EU: an EU Stockpiling Strategy and a Medical Countermeasures Strategy. Both are designed to improve access to essential goods for European citizens and societies, businesses and economies – ensuring continuity of essential goods and lifesaving medical supplies at all times, in particular during crises such as major energy blackouts, natural disasters, conflicts or pandemics.

 

19 Sep 2025 | Copenhagen

ECR 1st Vice-President Ortyl stresses need for investment in defence at CoP meeting in Denmark

In the Conference of Presidents (CoP) meeting held in Copenhagen in the framework of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, ECR 1st Vice-President Władysław Ortyl underlined how crucial is to "invest in defence for border regions, especially during times where we are confronted with growing threats from the East".

 

17 Sep 2025 | Helsingborg

ECR Bureau Member Michael Rosenberg hosts successful local dialogue in Helsingborg

ECR Vureau Member and Municipal Councillor, Michael Rosenberg, hosted a successful edition of the ECR Local Dialogues in his own town of Helsingborg in Sweden. The event focused on infrastructure, connectivity, civil preparedness, security and how Swedish regions can use EU funds to further unlock their potential.

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