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04 Nov 2026 | Debrecen

ECR local and regional leaders call for a competitive future for Europe’s automotive industry

The ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) held its 2026 thematic Seminar in Debrecen, Hungary, bringing together regional and local leaders, industry representat...

 

29 Nov 2013 | Brussels

Importance of respecting subsidiarity and data protection in the new regulation on official controls

On 29 November 2013, the Committee of the Regions adopted the opinion on Official controls and other official activities to ensure the application of food and feed law, and rules on animal health and welfare.

 

28 Nov 2013 | Brussels

A more user friendly, efficient and effective EU Solidarity Fund is needed

On 28 November 2013, the Committee of the Regions unanimously adopted its opinion on the EU Solidarity Fund. This was the first opinion to be drafted by a Committee of the Regions ECR Group member.

 

21 Nov 2013 | Brussels

ECR debate energy during first external meeting in Vilnius

Members of the Committee of the Regions' ECR met in Vilnius, Lithuania for the Group‘s first external reunion. The meeting, which took place on 20 November, addressed the key issue of energy security and renewable sources of energy as well as the role of local and regional authorities in addressing those challenges

 

07 Oct 2013 | Brussels

CoR sends the wrong message on shale gas

During its 8-9 October, 103rd plenary session, the Committee of took a position on shale gas. The opinion addressed the exploration and extraction of the shale gas and oil (unconventional hydrocarbons).

 

04 Jul 2013 | Brussels

ECR Group Bureau member, Councillor Twitchen OBE, calls for a realistic approach to EU Waste Targets

European Conservatives and Reformists Group Bureau member and Environment Commission member, Councillor Kay Twitchen OBE, called for a realistic approach to the European Union key Waste Targets.

 

06 May 2013 | Brussels

Leader of the CoR's UK Delegation, Cllr Gordon Keymer, has announced the launch of the new ECR Group

President of the new political party to the Committee of the Regions (CoR), Cllr Gordon Keymer (UK/ECR), member of Tandridge District Council, officially presented the establishment of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) during the 100th CoR Plenary.

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