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08 Aug 2026 | Marcinelle

ECR Group President Marco Marsilio Commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Marcinelle Disaster

ECR Group President and President of the Abruzzo Region, Marco Marsilio, today took part in the commemorations marking the 70th anniversary of the Marcinelle mining disaster, one o...

 

16 Oct 2020 | Brussels

Reducing pollution requires pragmatism, realism and cooperation

On 15 October, the ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions held a panel discussion regarding the subject of air pollution in Europe as part of the "European Week of Regions and Cities".

 

16 Oct 2020 | Brussels

Nello Musumeci urges border security and diplomatic solutions to migration crisis

14 October saw a debate at the European Committee of the Region's October plenary session regarding the migration crisis, specifically in relation to the situation in the Moria refugee camp in Lesbos, Greece.

 

15 Oct 2020 | Brussels

Strong financial support is needed to implement the European Green Deal

On 13 October, Frans Timmermans opened the debate on the European Green Deal. ECR Member and Marshal of Małopolska region Witold Kozłowski emphasized the need for more EU funding to be allocated to regions which are in relatively early stages of the energy transition to greener alternatives.

 

15 Oct 2020 | Brussels

The European Green Deal must not leave rural areas behind

On 14 October, ECR Group First Vice-President Rob Jonkman addressed Frans Timmermans, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal.

 

15 Oct 2020 | Brussels

Proactive & region-specific solutions rather than regulations create jobs

The third and final day of this autumn's plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (14 October) saw a debate on the subject of social affairs and jobs with Nicolas Schmit, the EU Commissioner for jobs and social rights.

 

15 Oct 2020 | Brussels

Władysław Ortyl appeals for European solidarity in response to Moria

On the final day of the 140th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions, the President of the Podkarpackie region in Poland, Mr Władysław Ortyl took the floor in a debate on immigration policy, specifically as it relates to the situation in Moria.

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