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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...

 

11 Dec 2023 | Brussels

Ádám Karácsony appointed rapporteur on Demographic Toolbox

Vice-President of the County Council of Pest Megye and ECR Member, Ádám Karácsony, has been appointed rapporteur for the European Committee of the Regions' opinion on "Demographic change in Europe: a toolbox for action". The communication published by the European Commission on 11 October 2023 outlines a policy framework based on four pillars, namely; Parents, Youth, Older Persons and Migration.

 

11 Dec 2023 | Dubai

Oldřich Vlasák represents ECR Group at COP28 in Dubai

The ECR Group in the CoR was represented in Dubai at COP28 by Vice-President Oldřich Vlasák. As part of the delegation of the European Union and member of the LGMA (Local Governments and Municipal Authorities) constituency, the CoR delegation was present at COP28 to continue advocating for the recognition of the crucial role of subnational governments in international climate negotiations.

 

08 Dec 2023 | Brussels

Place-based innovation key for twin transition

Andrea Putzu's opinion titled "Towards an integrated EU policy approach to support place-based innovation for the green and digital transition" was adopted unanimously by Members of the SEDEC Commission today.

 

30 Nov 2023 | Brussels

Health policies must be prioritised in upcoming EU budget review

Local and regional leaders discussed how to better promote health through local action ranging from water quality to canteen nutrition, sports promotion, urban planning, drug abuse, tree planting, access to preventive care and preventive vaccinations. Upon request of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the European Committee of the Regions adopted on 29 November an opinion on "The role of cities as health promoters" drafted by member of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Regional Assembly and ECR member, Adam Banaszak.

 

30 Nov 2023 | Brussels

Zero-tolerance approach key to address rising antisemitism in Europe

During a debate on the recent rise of antisemitism in Europe's regions and cities requested to be put on the agenda by Members of the ECR Group at the 158th CoR Plenary, President Marco Marsilio, First Vice-President Władysław Ortyl and Member Ádám Karácsony called for a zero-tolerance approach.

 

30 Nov 2023 | Brussels

Matteo Bianchi calls for prioritising economic growth to promote prosperity and long-term stability in Africa

Today at the Cities and Regions for International Partnerships Forum 2023, co-organised by the European Commission, Matteo Bianchi highlighted the importance of a “territorial approach” to the Global Gateway strategy through decentralised cooperation and partnerships.

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