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09 Sep 2026 | Brussels

Bianchi: Cutting Red Tape, Respecting Subsidiarity

During the external CIVEX Commission meeting in Limburg, the Netherlands, CoR members exchanged views on the draft opinion “A Simpler, Clearer and Better Enforced EU Rulebook” pres...

 

15 May 2025 | Brussels

Ilpo Heltimoinen: EU-UK relationship must be strengthened in strategic areas

"We must further build the EU-UK relationship, especially in areas where we can be strong together such as energy security, defence and technology" said ECR member Ilpo Heltimoinen in the debate on the EU-UK relationship held at the European Committee of the Regions' plenary session.

 

15 May 2025 | Brussels

EU budget should reflect real needs at local level, ECR VP Droba says

"When designing the next EU budget, several new priorities need to be funded. Redesigning the EU budget should therefore be combined with re-evaluating programmes of less priority". ECR Vice-President Juraj Droba represented the Group in today's CoR plenary session in a debate on the future of the EU budget.

 

15 May 2025 | Brussels

Pavel Branda praises Moldova's efforts and resilience on path to EU accession

During the CoR plenary debate with Crsitina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova, ECR Member Pavel Branda praised the country's efforts and resilience in securing Moldova's place in the European Union.

 

14 May 2025 | Brussels

Ádám Karácsony underlines importance of refocusing research investments

In designing the next EU budget, we must have a sober look at the reality: we have several new essential priorities that need to be funded. We have conflicts at Europe's external borders, trade with our closest allies is rapidly changing, and we have to repay our RRF borrowing". This was the main message of ECR SEDEC Coordinator Ádám Karácsony during the debate on the European Research Area with Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation.

 

08 May 2025 | Brussels

President Marsilio welcomes Parliament’s vote on Cohesion policy mid-term review

"Today's vote by the European Parliament in favour of the urgent procedure for the mid-term review of cohesion policy is an excellent signal", said Marco Marsilio, President of the ECR Group at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and President of the Abruzzo Region.

 

29 Apr 2025 | Rome

ECR Member Santori hosts EU Local Dialogue in Rome, highlighting the importance of youth in politics

ECR Member Fabrizio Santori today hosted an EU Local Dialogue in Rome on "YEPs and Youth in dialogue, politics in Rome and among new generations" focusing on the role of youth in politics and on the importance of engaging with local young communities.

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