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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...

 

16 Sep 2024 | Ulcinj, Montenegro

Montenegro's accession to the EU - Roberto Ciambetti chairs last JCC meeting in Ulcinj

The President of the Veneto Regional Council and co-chair of the CoR's Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) with Montenegro, Roberto Ciambetti, reiterated the support for Montenegro's integration into the EU in a meeting held in a coastal town of Ulcinj. "I am here to reaffirm that EU's local & regional authorities' commitment to Montenegro’s strategic goal of EU membership is unwavering" stated Mr Ciambetti.

 

13 Sep 2024 | Szeged, Hungary

VP Anna Magyar hosts CoR study visit in Szeged to discuss territorial dimension of EU enlargement

Vice-President Anna Magyar, a member of the Csongrád-Csanád County, together with its President László Gémes, hosted a high-level study visit in Szeged focusing on addressing benefits and challenges of enlargement for EU and candidate countries' cities and regions.

 

29 Jul 2024 | Paris

Local and Regional Conservative Leaders condemn the mockery and derision of Christian values

Local and Regional Conservative Leaders condemn the mockery and derision of Christian values during the Olympics' opening ceremony in Paris The ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions stands united with Christians and other viewers around the world who tuned in for a celebration of universal values conveyed by Olympism but instead witnessed outrageous and disrespectful scenes.

 

12 Jul 2024 | Balatonfüred, Hungary

Mayor István Bóka hosts COTER seminar on functional areas in Balatonfüred

A delegation of the European Union's local and regional representatives has gathered in Balatonfüred, Hungary for a seminar organised by the European Committee of the Regions' Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER), with a focus on functional areas. CoR members were invited by host István Bóka (HU/ECR), Mayor of Balatonfüred, a key functional area, widely regarded as the capital of the northern lake shore of Balaton.

 

05 Jul 2024 | Brussels

Ilpo Heltimoinen: without resilience, there is no economic competitiveness

Members of the ECON Commission have today adopted ECR coordinator Ilpo Heltimoinen's opinion on the economic resilience of regions, which urges the European Commission to strengthen economic resilience alongside competitiveness.

 

04 Jul 2024 | Brussels

Barbara Hegedűs: EU must support local and regional SMEs to ensure economic stability

Highlighting their key role in preserving the EU's economic strength, Deputy Mayor Hegedűs underlines the importance of supporting local and regional SMEs, also known as the "proximity economy".

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