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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...

 

25 Oct 2024 | Dublin

Lorenzo Galligani represents CoR in the 17th International Conference for Cultural Tourism in Dublin

Member of the Municipal Council of Pistoia and the NAT Commission in the CoR, Lorenzo Galligani, joined the session on “International Cooperation for Smart & Sustainable Cultural Tourism,” sharing key insights on developing collaborative and sustainable tourism strategies across Europe. Mr Galligani took the occasion to speak about the challenges confronting rural territories especially when it comes to striking a balance between the economic benefits of tourism and the integrity of their natural and cultural assets.

 

25 Oct 2024 | Tyrsil

Pavel Branda at AEBR Annual Conference highlights the need to strengthen cross-border cooperation in emergency services

ECR Member Pavel Branda was invited as panellist at the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) Annual Conference in Tyrsil, Norway. Speaking in the session on "Cooperation and Security in Practice", Mr Branda presented his ongoing CoR opinion on "Solving obstacles to the cooperation of emergency services in the EU's border regions", highlighting the urgency to tackle cross-border obstacles in emergency services.

 

18 Oct 2024 | Rome

ECR local and regional leaders in Rome to defend Europe's cultural and natural heritage

The ECR Group in the Committee of the Regions (CoR) today held the first ever Summit of Conservative regional and local leaders in Rome to address the crucial role of conservative regions in promoting Europe's cultural identity and preserving its natural heritage. Hosted by the Vice-President of the Lazio Region, Roberta Angelilli, the event featured several high-level speakers, including the Minister for Civil Protection and Maritime Policies, Nello Musumeci, and Gianmarco Mazzi, Undersecretary of State to the Ministry of Culture, Italy.

 

15 Oct 2024 | Rome

Summit of Conservative Local and Regional Leaders taking place in Rome - 18 October

In just less than three days, the ECR Group in the CoR is convening a summit of conservative local and regional leaders in Rome. During the event, speakers will discuss the role of conservative regions in promoting European cultural identity and preserving natural heritage in two panels:

 

13 Oct 2024 | Brussels

The ECR Group in the CoR is saddened and shocked by the passing away of its Vice-President Oldřich Vlasák

The ECR Group in the European CoR is saddened and shocked by the passing away of its Vice-President Oldřich Vlasák

 

08 Oct 2024 | Brussels

President Marsilio calls for the Commission to review the regulation banning combustion engine vehicles already in 2025

The plenary of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has officially adopted the opinion “A Just Transition for all EU regions” led by the rapporteur, ECR CoR President Marco Marsilio, stressing the importance of affirming a technologically neutral approach to the green transition to avoid serious repercussions on Europe’s industry and workers.

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