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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...

 

10 Oct 2023 | Brussels

Marshal Ortyl's opinion on drones adopted by unanimity

ECR CoR First Vice-President Władysław Ortyl's opinion has been adopted by the CoR members during the October plenary session in Brussels. The opinion, which was adopted by unanimity, is a detailed consideration of responsibilities and the role of local and regional authorities in building and nurturing public confidence in drones and its booming industry.

 

09 Oct 2023 | Brussels

Local and Regional Conservative Leaders Condemn Hamas Terrorist Attacks in Israel

Conservative local and regional leaders in the ECR Group have condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Israel committed by Hamas. Recent attacks are claiming the lives of many innocent civilians, including women and children, leaving widespread destruction across the country. ECR leaders have expressed their firm support for the victims and their families, and emphasize Israel's right to self-defense.

 

09 Oct 2023 | Brussels

We must strengthen Europe's foundations to build a safer future

In his keynote address at the opening of the 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities, ECR Group and Abruzzo President Marco Marsilio stressed the need for the European Union to address critical challenges in the context of the future of Europe including demographic decline, illegal migration and the lack of strategic autonomy.

 

09 Oct 2023 | Brussels

The challenges and expectations in managing a sustainable tourism sector

During the 157th CoR plenary session on 9-11 October, the ECR political group in the CoR hosted its annual workshop. This year's workshop was entitled "Redefining the equilibrium towards sustainable tourism" to discuss the first-hand accounts of local and regional authorities' efforts, challenges and expectations in managing the tourism sector.

 

05 Oct 2023 | Brussels

"Let's keep the momentum to continue finding solutions to our healthcare challenges" – Adam Banaszak

This was the main message that rapporteur and ECR NAT coordinator Adam Banaszak conveyed to fellow NAT members in today's Commission meeting. Up for adoption was his opinion on "The role of cities as health promoters" in which Mr Banaszak highlighted the "vital role that cities and regions have in the design, delivery or financing of healthcare systems".

 

03 Oct 2023 | Brussels

Rapporteur Andrea Putzu on maximising the EU's regional innovation potential

During the presentation of his working document to members of the SEDEC Commission, ECR member Andrea Putzu focused on three fundamental components for the EU's continued growth and prosperity: place-based innovation, effective vertical-horizontal collaboration, and targeted funding.

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