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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...

 

01 Jul 2026 | Brussels

Marsilio “We cannot save the planet by destroying Europe’s productive base”

The European Union must pursue its climate goals without undermining its industrial strength, energy security and social cohesion, stated Marco Marsilio, President of the ECR Group in the European Committee of the Regions and President of the Abruzzo Region, during a plenary debate with European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera.

 

01 Jul 2026 | Brussels

Branislav Zacharides: European Business Wallets can simplify life for businesses

The European Committee of the Regions has adopted the opinion on European Business Wallets by ECR rapporteur and ECON coordinator Branislav Zacharides, supporting the creation of a more efficient and business-friendly digital environment across the European Union. This opinion calls for practical digital tools that reduce administrative burdens, simplify interactions with public authorities and help companies operate more easily throughout the Single Market.

 

26 Jun 2026 | Gdańsk

ECR’s Ortyl in Gdańsk for Key Ukraine Recovery Talks

ECR Group First Vice-President Władysław Ortyl represented the ECR Group at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC 2026) in Gdańsk, a high-level international gathering bringing together political leaders, international institutions, business representatives and local authorities to discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction and long-term resilience. The conference was attended, among others, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, underlining its strategic importance for Europe’s future.

 

24 Jun 2026 | Brussels

Marsilio: High-Speed Rail Must Unite Europe, Not Create New Divides

The European Committee of the Regions' COTER Commission has adopted a new report on a sustainable and connected European transport system, led by Marco Marsilio, ECR Group President  and President of the Abruzzo Region, addressing the local and regional perspective on the EU's plans for sustainable transport investment and on the future European high-speed rail network.

 

18 Jun 2026 | Brussels

President Marsilio welcomes automaker production plan for Europe

The announcement by Stellantis of a “Made in Europe” investment plan for a total of €60 billions — while maintaining its commitment to Italian production with a €5 billions plan for innovation and allocating €1 billion to the Atessa plant — represents a major breakthrough for the automotive sector and for thousands of workers.

 

11 Jun 2026 | Brussels

Branda highlights the strategic role of cross-border cooperation at ECBP annual meeting

The annual meeting of the European Cross-Border Platform (ECBP), chaired by ECR member Pavel Branda, gathered a wide range of high-level speakers and stakeholders from EU institutions, national, regional and local administrations, as well as cross-border cooperation networks.

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