Regional resilience as a backbone of the resilience of the EU
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Regional resilience as a backbone of the resilience of the EU Description: The European Committee of the Regions has called for the European Union to create a
Local and regional leaders ready to help promote European values in education to counter threats to democracy
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Local and regional leaders ready to help promote European values in education to counter threats to democracy Description: As the level of government closest to citizens, EU local and regional authorities play a crucial role in promoting European values and encouraging citizens' participation in democratic processes. Local and regional leaders agree on the urgency to promote European democracy within education, in line with calls by citizens within the Conference on the Future of Europe. This was the main message during the debate on the promotion of European values through education to foster EU citizenship at the plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) on 28 April. CoR members also adopted an opinion on reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections which underlines the need for an open, fair and pluralistic and democratic participation at local and regional level.
CoR opinion on Strengthening the EU-UK relationship at subnational level and remedying the territorial impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU by Michael Murphy (IR/EPP)
CoR opinion on Strengthening the EU-UK relationship at subnational level and remedying the territorial impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU by Michael Murphy (IR/EPP)
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: CoR opinion on Strengthening the EU-UK relationship at subnational level and remedying the territorial impact of the UK Description: At its Plenary Session of 27 April, the CoR adopted an opinion on Strengthening the EU-UK relationship at subnational level and remedying the territorial impact of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, presented by rapporteur Michael Murphy (IE/EPP), Councillor, Tipperary County Council, Mayor of Clonmel Borough District.
Local leaders call to end EU imports of Russian oil, gas and coal
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Local leaders call to end EU imports of Russian oil, gas and coal Description: The energy crisis caused by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the need for the EU to phase out its dependency on oil, gas and coal. In view of the current geopolitical situation and its consequences on energy markets, the European Committee of the Regions – the EU's assembly of elected local and regional leaders – adopted a resolution on REPowerEU, contributing to the European Commission's energy strategy that aims to achieve independence from Russian energy imports by 2030. Current threats to Europe’s energy security and supply are not an alternative to the climate-neutral transition, local leaders stress.
EU regions and cities want stronger ties with UK's devolved administrations and local governments
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: EU regions and cities want stronger ties with UK Description: European Committee of the Regions call for a better appreciation of the role of local and regional authorities in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Universities support the EU's policy goals and are a cornerstone of local development
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Universities support the EU Description: In an opinion drafted by Emil Boc (RO/EPP), Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) underlines the importance of anchoring the European strategy for universities at local level. It points out that universities have a crucial role in addressing global challenges: by generating new research knowledge and promoting new innovation, they support the green and digital transitions and the EU's other key policy goals. Universities can also provide solutions and tools for tackling some of the major problems facing the EU, such as brain drain and rural exodus.