SDGs as a Framework for Covid-19 Recovery in Cities and Regions - A CoR/OECD survey
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: SDGs as a Framework for Covid-19 Recovery in Cities and Regions - A CoR/OECD survey Description: The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD) invite representatives of local and regional authorities across Europe to participate in a survey on the Sustainable Development Goals. The consultation is open until Friday 15 May 2021.
Launch of the Network of Former Members of the European Committee of the Regions
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Launch of the Network of Former Members of the European Committee of the Regions Description: The President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Mr Apostolos Tzitzikostas, officially launched the Network of Former Members of the European Committee of the Regions, a new CoR initiative, at the 144th CoR Plenary in the presence of Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, a former CoR member himself.
After the Porto Social Summit, regions and cities urge for the recognition of their role in building a Social Europe
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: After the Porto Social Summit, regions and cities urge for the recognition of their role in building a Social Europe Description: First Vice-President Vasco Cordeiro and SEDEC Commission chair Anne Karjalainen represented the European Committee of the Regions at the EU Social Summit in Porto on 7-8 May. They welcomed the commitment of the EU Heads of State and Government to strengthen the pledge to work towards a Social Europe, to reinforce social cohesion and to reach the new EU headline targets on jobs, skills and poverty reduction. However, they regretted that the final Summit Declaration lacks reference to the role of regional and local governments.
CoR SEDEC Bulletin No. 10: COVID-19 impact and response measures
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: CoR SEDEC Bulletin No. 10: COVID-19 impact and response measures Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our world and our way of living, with the loss of thousands of lives and unprecedented consequences for every aspect of our daily existence. The Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) at the European Committee of the Regions produces regular bulletins on the policy fields within its remit, reflecting recent research, articles and discussions on the socio-economic impact of the pandemic in Europe and on the different actions and response measures being planned and implemented at EU, national, regional and local level.
Over 56 400 cultural goods seized and 67 arrests in action involving 31 countries
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Over 56 400 cultural goods seized and 67 arrests in action involving 31 countries Description: Despite constraints imposed by the COVID-19, the 2020 edition of the Pandora operation targeting the illicit trafficking of cultural goods has been the most successful to date with over 56 400 cultural goods seized. These objects include archaeological objects, furniture, coins, paintings, musical instruments and sculptures. Running between 1 June and 31 October 2020, Pandora V saw the involvement of customs and law enforcement authorities from 31 countries.
RegHub launches consultation on 21st century rules for 21st century infrastructure
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: RegHub launches consultation on 21st century rules for 21st century infrastructure Description: During the 4 March 2021 Plenary session of the European Commission