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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 Feb 2026 | Brussels

CEF represents a great opportunity to reinforce dual-use infrastructure for regions

The European Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) adopted today the Connecting Europe Facility 2028-2034 opinion by ECR Vice-President Juraj Droba. The opinion emphasises the crucial role of the CEF in supporting Europe’s transport and energy networks and strengthening the EU’s competitiveness, security, and Single Market integration. Present at the debate, ECR Group MEP Beata Szydło , European Parliament shadow rapporteur on Connecting Europe Facility regulation, who contributed with her work on the file.

 

04 Feb 2026 | Brussels

Preparedness at all levels of governance remains crucial

Ádám Karácsony's opinion on "EU Stockpiling strategy: boosting the EU's material preparedness for crisis" has been adopted by the NAT Commission today before heading for the final vote during the CoR May plenary session.

 

04 Feb 2026 | Brussels

Health systems are key for strategic security

The NAT Commission of the CoR has today approved the ECR rapporteur Antonello Aurigemma's opinion "Preparing the EU for the next health crisis: a Medical Countermeasures Strategy", which outlines actions to strengthen Europe’s readiness for future health crises, drawing heavily on the lessons of COVID‑19, recent epidemics and the geopolitical tensions affecting European health security.

 

04 Feb 2026 | Brussels

Consumer Agenda arrives at a crucial moment - Adam Ciszkowski

ECR rapporteur Adam Ciszkowski held an exchange of views on his opinion "Consumer Agenda 2030" during today’s Commission for Natural Resources' meeting.

 

27 Jan 2026 | Brussels

Zacharides engages with stakeholders and members on European Business Wallets

ECR member Branislav Zacharides held a stakeholder consultation, gathering insights from industry, and an exchange of views with members of the ECON Commission on his opinion, “European Business Wallets.” “The European Business Wallets is a tool of particular importance for SMEs and start-ups, which often lack the administrative capacity to navigate the requirements of different regions and Member States,” said Mr Zacharides.

 

22 Dec 2025 | Brussels

President Marsilio Christmas wishes

As we approach the end of the year and the Christmas festivities, it is the perfect time to pause and reflect on our 2025. This year has marked the beginning of a new mandate for the European Committee of the Regions and for our political group. We commenced this journey with the election of a new ECR Presidency and Bureau, alongside highly engaged and active members.

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