Central European Initiative (CEI) Local Dimension Kick-off Event held with the CoR participation
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Central European Initiative (CEI) Local Dimension Kick-off Event held with the CoR participation Description: The event took place on 12 November 2021 in fully remote format, co-organised by CEI and the Union of Municipalities of Montenegro (UOM). Roberto Ciambetti (IT/ECR), President of the Regional Council of Veneto and Co-Chair of the Joint Consultative Committee between the CoR and Montenegro, represented the Committee of the Regions.
COP26: Ignoring the vital role played by cities and regions will undermine climate commitments, local and regional leaders warned from Glasgow
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: COP26: Ignoring the vital role played by cities and regions will undermine climate commitments, local and regional leaders warned from Glasgow Description: After two weeks of negotiations, the latest COP26 conclusions highlight the urgent need for multilevel and cooperative action. The reference was deleted in previous drafts, but reinserted after the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), speaking on behalf of the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency, called for it to be included during the COP26 stocktaking plenary session on 11 November, the cities and regions day at COP26. The latest draft also urges Parties to further integrate adaptation into local, national and regional planning and recognise the important role of non-Party stakeholders in contributing to the goals of the Paris Agreement. Looking ahead to the COP27, a coalition of international networks – led by the CoR and representing cities and regions worldwide – today adopted a political declaration in support of further strengthening multilevel collaboration as a prerequisite to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C by the end of the century.
Former CoR President to Give Keynote Address at ESPAS Conference 2021
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Former CoR President to Give Keynote Address at ESPAS Conference 2021 Description: This year's edition of the ESPAS Annual Conference, co-hosted by the EP and the EC, will see a high-level contribution by former CoR President Markku Markkula (FI/EPP). The ESPAS 2021 Conference will be held online on 18-19 November, under the headline 'Shaping Europe's future: Global trends and strategic choices.'
Van Rompuy: A more democratic European Union requires more legislative powers for local and regional authorities and a permanent dialogue with citizens
Van Rompuy: A more democratic European Union requires more legislative powers for local and regional authorities and a permanent dialogue with citizens
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Van Rompuy: A more democratic European Union requires more legislative powers for local and regional authorities and a permanent dialogue with citizens Description: The future of European democracy requires permanent dialogue between citizens and their elected representatives and a clear understanding of the need for greater ownership of the European project at every level of government. This is one of the main conclusions from the work of the CoR's High Level Group on European Democracy chaired by former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, shared today at the CoR's commission for Citizenship, Governance, Institutional and External Affairs – (CIVEX).
European Entrepreneurial Region award 2023 puts a spotlight on resilient communities
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: European Entrepreneurial Region award 2023 puts a spotlight on resilient communities Description: The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) opens applications for the 2023 edition of the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) award. Under the overarching theme
ESMA seeks investor protection and intermediaries experts for stakeholder panel
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: ESMA seeks investor protection and intermediaries experts for Description: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today a call for candidates to renew the composition of its Consultative Working Group (CWG) which advises its Investor Protection and Intermediaries Standing Committee (IPISC).