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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...

 

15 Mar 2021 | Brussels

ECR Members welcome Dace Melbārde to their Group Meeting to discuss cultural sector revival

The ECR Group in the CoR were delighted to welcome Dace Melbārde, Latvian Member of the European Parliament, to our group meeting on 15 March in the context of the European Committee of the Regions' March plenary session.

 

12 Mar 2021 | Brussels

The future of regional airports

Marshal Władysław Ortyl, as rapporteur in the European Committee of the Regions on the future of regional airports, answered these questions and many others during the recent COTER (Territorial Cohesion Policy) commission meeting held online.

 

08 Mar 2021 | Brussels

Online abuse must not be tolerated

ECR Member and Mayor of Ciampino, Daniela Ballico, highlighted that only by speaking out against the threatening and unfair online abuse women are subject to on a daily basis can "we move forward". For her, it's imperative to fight against the tirade of abuse women get "simply because they are a woman and in politics".

 

19 Feb 2021 | Brussels

ECR CoR Study Days focus on smart specialisation and EU budget

The second edition of ECR CoR Study Days brought together local and regional leaders from eleven EU Member States, as well as other leading thinkers from academia, government and EU institutions.

 

08 Feb 2021 | Brussels

The European Committee of the Regions adopts Pavel Branda's opinion on cross-border public services

Better access to public services for citizens living in EU border regions is the main focus of the opinion​ prepared by Pavel Branda, Deputy Mayor of Radlo, which was adopted today by an overwhelming majority by the members of the European Committee of the Regions during their February plenary session.

 

08 Feb 2021 | Brussels

Łukasz Smółka proposes creation of programme to finance European sports events

During a debate with Commissioner Gabriel on the recovery of the cultural and creative sectors, Mr Smółka, Vice-Marshal of the Małopolskie Region, also announced that his region would host the European Games in 2023.

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