News from the ECR CoR Group
ECR News - 41st edition
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.
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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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07 Oct 2024 | Brussels
Ilpo Heltimoinen: strengthening economic resilience requires attention to regional specificities
In an opinion drafted by Ilpo Heltimoinen, ECON Vice-Chair Heltimoinen and Member of Lappeenranta City Council, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) calls on the new European Commission to take action to strengthen the resilience of regions, as it has a decisive impact on their competitiveness and the functioning of the internal market. The opinion was adopted at the CoR plenary session on 8 October.
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07 Oct 2024 | Brussels
Ádám Karácsony: "Tackling the demographic transition should be the priority"
Demographic trends in the EU are increasingly undermining regional competitiveness and growth. In the opinion led by Ádám Karácsony, ECR member and vice-president of the County Council of Pest Megye, regions and cities addressed these pressing challenges during the Committee of the regions’ Plenary session, calling for coordinated regional policies and for targeted fundings.
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EU Affairs
17 Sep 2024 | Oulu, Finland
Pavel Branda: Obstacles to cross-border emergency services must be solved
16 Sep 2024 | Ulcinj, Montenegro
Montenegro's accession to the EU - Roberto Ciambetti chairs last JCC meeting in Ulcinj
07 Oct 2024 | Brussels
Hungarian Presidency priorities align with ECR vision for long-term success of EU
07 Oct 2024 | Brussels
The 2004 EU enlargement is proof that a macro-regional approach was key for its success
Events
07 Oct 2024 | Brussels
ECR workshop on Just Transition: support regions and business sectors in their efforts
13 Sep 2024 | Szeged, Hungary
VP Anna Magyar hosts CoR study visit in Szeged to discuss territorial dimension of EU enlargement
Obituary
13 Oct 2024 | Brussels
The ECR Group in the CoR is saddened and shocked by the passing away of its Vice-President Oldřich Vlasák
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