Local leaders are intensifying their work to deliver the green & digital transitions and call for LRAs to be fully involved in the implementation of industrial strategies in two opinions by William Elofsson & Asa Wikström during #CoRplenary. More info⬇️ short-link.me/16qif

The opinion by Nadia Pellefigue on #climateaction implementation in view of the EU contribution to #COP30 has been adopted at #CoRplenary today. Check out her video message! PES Group | European Committee of the Regions

📢 Happening today Press point of the European Semiconductor Regions Alliance on its 2nd Annual Meeting with: Alberto Cirio Thomas Schmidt 📍 European Committee of the Regions, VMA building, Brussels 🕖 17h10 💿Find out more about the ESRA⬇️ esra-org.eu/#top

Ήταν μεγάλη η χαρά μου να επιστρέψω στην Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή των Περιφερειών, την οποία είχα την τιμή να υπηρετήσω ως Πρόεδρος και να αποκαλώ «σπίτι» για σχεδόν δέκα χρόνια. Οι Περιφέρειες και οι Δήμοι είναι κρίσιμοι για το μέλλον του τουρισμού στην Ευρώπη. Γιατί ο τουρισμός

Today I addressed the European Committee of the Regions on the 2025 Environmental Implementation Review. Full speech here: ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, many Ukrainian mayors have been abducted, many are still in captivity. As we head to the Ukraine Recovery Conference, we bring their voices with us. Free them now. Antje Grotheer Віталій Кличко #URC2025

Live from Rome 🇮🇹 | #URC2025 We join Ukraine’s partners to honour the road from Lugano → London → Berlin → Rome. Our goal: put local & regional voices at the heart of recovery, reconstruction and reform of Ukraine. Kata Tüttő, @agrotheer , Aleksandra Dulkiewicz #UkraineAlliance

🇺🇦 At #URC2025 I brought the voice of European Committee of the Regions, we want to be useful to Ukraine: we called for an Alliance of local leaders right away, to strengthen the fabric of Europe. We need it for the long-run: to invest in capacity building, for 🇺🇦 to use EU funds & reinforce local govts

This is why we are at the #URC2025👋🇺🇦 Reconstruction of Ukraine cannot be done without: ✔️multi-level governance ✔️financial competences of regions ✔️local& regional dimension to EU accession #UkraineAlliance Antje Grotheer @PES Group | European Committee of the Regions

Through the relationships built by the TIPS4UA programme, the foundation for new connections between 🇺🇦 & 🇪🇺 local communities, such as Mykolaiv and Cascais, is being laid. Aleksandra Dulkiewicz #URC2025

Now we understand the secrecy: from behind the simplification smoke a MONSTER plan emerges to swallow cohesion policy and crack its backbone by nationalising and centralising

'Monster National Plans' would not simplify European Commission would turn a blind eye on regions’ and cities’ needs and challenges. It is now crucial that European Parliament and the Member States intervene to change the proposal in depth #EUBudget European Committee of the Regions cor.europa.eu/en/news/eu-lon…

In European Newsroom (enr)'s Question Corner, Kata Tüttő said the European Commission's EU budget proposal ushered in "a big wave of centralisation". She said she "will fight for a stand-alone long-term cohesion policy". Watch the latest edition of #enr_eu's Question Corner👇

Tourism is putting Europe’s regions under real strain — from overcrowding to housing pressure. As the first-ever EU Sustainable #Tourism Strategy approaches (2026), regions demand: 🌱 More local control 📊 Better data 💶 Easier funding access It’s time tourism worked for all!

You Know What We Did Last Year 👀 Our Annual Activity Report 2024 is here! 🎉 ✅ Mission in action ✅ Political achievements ✅ United voice for local democracy 📘 Check out the full report at EU Publications✔️ op.europa.eu/s/z6Tt

🍇 The wine industry requires improved regulations to better address its adaptation needs and to ensure consumer protection through clear labeling. Learn more about our opinion, led by Roberto Ciambetti 👇

🇺🇦 In Kyiv, a shift toward energy independence is taking root! A local project helpsresidential buildings stay powered through solar energy. Watch as Antje Grotheer explains how renewable energy can feed resilience in times of war but also energy independence in times of peace.

🚨 EU health systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity in Europe must reflect ground realities, not just top-down plans. 👉 The EU’s Action Plan is a start—but front-line voices must be heard. CoR opinion by Daniela Cîmpean EPP Group CoR @epp_cor

EU regions are leading on climate goals! 🌱🏭 Local leaders drive green & digital transitions. We call for: • Coherent EU industrial policy • Aligned climate & competitiveness goals • Regional leadership in the #CleanIndustrialDeal. William Elofsson Åsa Ågren Wikström EPP Group CoR

🌱#EUOrganic Awards: meet the nominees for Best organic city 2025! 🇵🇹 Chaves 🇵🇹 Valpaços 🇩🇪 Bio-Stadt Bonn 🏆 Follow us as the winners are announced on 23 September at the EU Organic Awards in Brussels. Best of luck to all the nominees!