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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...

 

05 Jul 2023 | Brussels

Marshal Ortyl questions Brussels' approach to rule of law in a debate with Commissioner Jourová

First Vice President Władysław Ortyl criticised the EU institutions for failing to respond to events in France and delaying the payment of funds to Poland. While debating with Commission's Vice-President Věra Jourová in Brussels, he also called for unity at all EU levels in the face of hostile foreign interference.

 

05 Jul 2023 | Brussels

Air Quality Directive raises significant concerns

During the last plenary session before summer recess, one very contentious opinion on the Air Quality Directive was presented to CoR members for adoption. Representing the ECR Group during the debate was Mr Roberto Ciambetti and ENVE Commission member, who has on several occasions, reiterated that the "very ambitious targets in such a short time is totally unfeasible".

 

04 Jul 2023 | Brussels

Local and regional conservative leaders condemn violence and express support for local government across France

Conservative local and regional leaders, led by President Marco Marsilio in the ECR Group within the European Committee of the Regions, strongly condemn the recent incidents of violence and vandalism that have occurred in various parts of France which saw city halls and a mayor's family home attacked, hundreds of police and firemen injured, infrastructure damaged as well as significant landmarks vandalized.

 

23 Jun 2023 | Sibiu, Romania

Marshal Ortyl on linking regional governance with booming drone industry

Members of the COTER Commission have today adopted by unanimity ECR's First VP Władysław Ortyl's opinion on the EU Drone Strategy 2.0. The opinion is a detailed consideration of responsibilities and the role of local and regional authorities in building and nurturing public confidence in the growing number of drones present in the sky.

 

23 Jun 2023 | Sibiu, Romania

Biofuels for a just and sustainable transition for automotive regions

EU regions vote to include biofuels and technological openness to its draft opinion on "A Just and Sustainable Transition for Automotive Regions"

 

22 Jun 2023 | Małopolska

Marshal Kozłowski hosts European Games in Małopolska

The 3rd European Games Krakow-Malopolska 2023 were opened by the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda

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