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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...

 

21 Jan 2025 | Rzeszów

First Vice-President Ortyl: Podkarpackie stands ready to support EaP peers in overcoming their challenges

The Conference of the Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) met in Rzeszów, Poland, for its 13th annual meeting. "I am delighted that CORLEAP was held in Podkarpackie, a region that perfectly embodies Poland's commitment to fostering regional cooperation", said ECR Group First Vice-President and Marshal of the Podkarpackie region Władysław Ortyl who hosted the meeting. The region of Podkarpackie is playing a crucial role in supporting Ukraine in its efforts against Russia's illegal invasion. The regional Rzeszów-Jasionka airport has become a major hub for delivering crucial aid to Ukraine's population and supplies to its armed forces. "I am sure it will be equally crucial for the international efforts to rebuild Ukraine in the near future" added Mr Ortyl.

 

14 Jan 2025 | Brussels

ECR Group in the CoR congratulates Morawiecki on his election as ECR Party President

Our warmest congratulations to the former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki elected today President of the ECR Party. His leadership will ensure a steady and growing path for European Conservatives and Reformists political family.

 

12 Dec 2024 | Brussels

Commission Vice-President Raffaele Fitto addresses CoR: "strengthening Cohesion Policy is a priority"

European Commission Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto addressed the COTER Commission of the European Committee of the Regions during a joint session with the REGI Committee of the European Parliament.

 

11 Dec 2024 | Brussels

Oszkár Seszták's opinion on family-run and local SMEs gets green light from ECON Commission

The opinion "Supporting SMEs in regional value chains – fostering the proximity economy" of ECR rapporteur Oszkár Seszták has today been adopted today by the ECON Commission of the European Committee of the Regions.

 

03 Dec 2024 | Budapest

Ádám Karácsony hosts SEDEC members in Budapest with a focus on Europe's demographic challenges

ECR Member Ádám Karácsony today hosted a group of members from the SEDEC Commission for a study visit in Budapest, on "Demography and LRAs navigating challenges and opportunities". ECR Vice-President Anna Magyar and members Robert Zeman and Elia Delmiglio also participated.

 

29 Nov 2024 | Monza

Automotive Regions Alliance gathers in Monza urging early review of CO2 regulation for cars

The Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA) met today in Monza, Italy, which saw the adoptiong of a declaration that calls for a more gradual approach to the energy transition, and for an earlier review, already in 2025, of the regulation setting CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. This would provide European automakers with sufficient time to adjust to the transition. The ECR Group was represented by President Marco Marsilio, who delivered a keynote speech, and members Roberto Ciambetti, Matteo Bianchi and Elia Delmiglio.

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