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08 Aug 2026 | Marcinelle

ECR Group President Marco Marsilio Commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Marcinelle Disaster

ECR Group President and President of the Abruzzo Region, Marco Marsilio, today took part in the commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster, one o...

 

19 Feb 2025 | Brussels

Marshal Ortyl: defence should be central topic in next EU budget cycle

ECR 1st Vice-President and Marshal of the Podkarpackie region, Władysław Ortyl, addressed Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, during the inaugural plenary session of the CoR emphasizing the importance of Europe's relevance on the global stage.

 

19 Feb 2025 | Brussels

ECR re-affirms "think small first" principle in terms of future of European SMEs

The ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions today held an event on the future of European SMEs. Following ECR Group President Marco Marsilio's opening remarks, the panel saw the participation of various experts and stakeholders. The event was concluded by ECR member Oszkár Seszták, whose opinion on family-run and local SMEs will be voted during the February CoR plenary session.

 

05 Feb 2025 | Brussels

Marco Marsilio re-elected President of the ECR Group

During its constitutive meeting in Brussels, the ECR Group in the CoR has re-elected Marco Marsilio (Italy) as President. Władysław Ortyl (Poland) has been re-elected First Vice-President. The Vice-Presidency will be held by Juraj Droba (Slovakia), Anna Magyar (Hungary) and Dagmar Škodová Parmová (Czech Republic), with Ilpo Heltimoinen (Finland) as Treasurer. President Marco Marsilio commented: "The ECR Group in the CoR reaffirms today its strengths and values. We are the political group of realism and common sense, a political force that brings together local and regional authorities that listen to the real concerns of people. We are committed to a more prosperous, secure and decentralised Europe. With the new mandate of the CoR, we are ready to start our work with renewed enthusiasm to make the voice of conservative local and regional leaders heard in Europe".

 

05 Feb 2025 | Brussels

ECR Group adopts its priorities for the new CoR mandate

The ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions adopts its priorities for the 2025-2030 CoR mandate during its constitutive meeting in Brussels: A Safer Europe; A reformed Cohesion Policy; Competitiveness; A Just Transition; Food sovereignty and Right to remain.

 

30 Jan 2025 | Pistoia

ECR Member Lorenzo Galligani hosts EU Local Dialogue on remembering the Holocaust

The EU Local Dialogue "Remembering the Holocaust, honouring the Ulma family" hosted by our member Lorenzo Galligani in Pistoia saw great participation and engagement by the local community.

 

21 Jan 2025 | Rzeszów

First Vice-President Ortyl: Podkarpackie stands ready to support EaP peers in overcoming their challenges

The Conference of the Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) met in Rzeszów, Poland, for its 13th annual meeting. "I am delighted that CORLEAP was held in Podkarpackie, a region that perfectly embodies Poland's commitment to fostering regional cooperation", said ECR Group First Vice-President and Marshal of the Podkarpackie region Władysław Ortyl who hosted the meeting. The region of Podkarpackie is playing a crucial role in supporting Ukraine in its efforts against Russia's illegal invasion. The regional Rzeszów-Jasionka airport has become a major hub for delivering crucial aid to Ukraine's population and supplies to its armed forces. "I am sure it will be equally crucial for the international efforts to rebuild Ukraine in the near future" added Mr Ortyl.

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