Latest news

 

29 Oct 2026 | Trieste

Fedriga hosted COTER seminar in Trieste, putting regions at the heart of Europe’s cohesion agenda

ECR member and President of the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia Massimiliano Fedriga hosted the European Committee of the Regions’ COTER external seminar, bringing regio...

 

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".

 

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.

 

14 Jan 2025 | Brussels

ECR Group in the CoR congratulates Morawiecki on his election as ECR Party President

Our warmest congratulations to the former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki elected today President of the ECR Party. His leadership will ensure a steady and growing path for European Conservatives and Reformists political family.

 

12 Dec 2024 | Brussels

Commission Vice-President Raffaele Fitto addresses CoR: "strengthening Cohesion Policy is a priority"

European Commission Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto addressed the COTER Commission of the European Committee of the Regions during a joint session with the REGI Committee of the European Parliament.

 

11 Dec 2024 | Brussels

Oszkár Seszták's opinion on family-run and local SMEs gets green light from ECON Commission

The opinion "Supporting SMEs in regional value chains – fostering the proximity economy" of ECR rapporteur Oszkár Seszták has today been adopted today by the ECON Commission of the European Committee of the Regions.

More