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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...

 

06 May 2026 | Brussels

ECR Group hosts discussion on Connecting Europe Facility with EP Vice-President Zīle

The political momentum around the adoption of the opinion on the future of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) presented by ECR Vice-President Juraj Droba was further reinforced by the participation of Roberts Zīle, Vice‑President of the European Parliament and ECR Group MEP, at the ECR CoR Group meeting, held ahead of the May plenary session. The meeting proved once again the excellent cooperation within the ECR political family in ensuring that EU legislation is based on local and regional needs as well as on common-sense driven policies.

 

27 Apr 2026 | Brussels

President Marsilio: connectivity is key to Europe's competitiveness and the right to stay

During the COTER commission discussion on the draft opinion "Advancing Europe’s sustainable and connected transport system - a territorial perspective", the ECR Group President and rapporteur Marco Marsilio underlined that transport connectivity is not only an infrastructure issue but a strategic pillar for competitiveness, cohesion and social stability across Europe. “Connectivity is an essential condition for the functioning of the Single Market, for European security and for the social tissue of our territories, including the right to remain for European youth” he stressed.

 

24 Apr 2026 | Brussels

Roberta Angelilli appointed CoR rapporteur for “28th Regime – EU Inc.”

ECR Member Roberta Angelilli, Vice‑President of the Lazio Region, has been appointed rapporteur for the European Committee of the Regions’ opinion on the “28th Regime – EU Inc.”, the European Commission’s proposal aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of European businesses.

 

23 Apr 2026 | Brussels

Business Wallets need to be attractive to work, says ECR Rapporteur following ECON adoption

The ECON Commission of the European Committee of the Regions has today adopted by unanimity the opinion on European Business Wallets, drafted by ECR rapporteur Branislav Zacharides. The opinion stresses that the successful implementation of European Business Wallets will depend first and foremost on support for public authorities, particularly smaller municipalities, which may face new administrative burdens as a result of the initiative.

 

22 Apr 2026 | Brussels

ECR Group in the Committee of the Regions welcomes new Dutch Member

The ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions has welcomed a new member: Ans Mol, Regional Minister of the Province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. Her entry further strengthens the Group’s presence and broadens its representation among Europe’s regions.

 

21 Apr 2026 | Brussels

NAT Commission adopts Ciszkowski opinion on stronger consumer protection

The NAT Commission has adopted the opinion on the Consumer Agenda 2030 led by ECR rapporteur and Mayor of Halinów Adam Ciszkowski, marking an important step towards a consumer policy that is both protective and growth‑friendly.

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