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Highlight the need of a particular focus on the outermost regions in the EU’s strategy to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery: this is the main objective of the Azores declaration, adopted today by the Bureau of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), virtually gathered
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union have joined efforts to bring together local and regional authorities, Member States’ permanent representations, the European Commission and the European Parliament to discuss how to ensure that the Renovation Wave accelerates the
For a person to be eligible for a National Interest Waiver, they have to meet at least one of the following criteria have a demonstrated skill set which may benefit the United States market; have a graduate degree in a field especially recognized by the United States Department of Education;
The Spring trainees of 2021 are working on a Y-Factor project focused on the European Year of Rail (EYR). The trainees are producing a podcast series, Next Stop, exploring everything to do with the EYR. Next Stop plans on addressing pressing issues in the rail sector, advertise rail related initiatives
The Young Elected Politicians programme of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the Bratislava – Petržalka Youth Parliament organised a digital info session and debate on the opportunities associated with the European Green Deal – the EU’s strategy to reach climate neutrality by 2050. The debate was the
The Mediterranean region, one of the top tourist destinations in the world, is facing common challenges. An enhanced dialogue on best practices, designed and tested on both shores can be beneficial for promoting a comprehensive approach and developing common solutions. As this year marks the 50th Anniversary of the UNESCO’s
This online guide highlights the wide range of funding programmes and it contains links to relevant EU programme websites with the latest developments and further details per programme. This user-friendly guide focuses on practical issues related to the most important EU funding programmes for the tourism sector. Step 1: Identify
The selection includes three municipalities in Spain: La Vall d’En Bas, Onda and Monachil; three municipalities in Italy: Ragusa, Magliano Alpi, and the island of Procida; Brdovec in Croatia; and the Greek islands of Naxos and Small Cyclades and Skopelos. All these towns will receive personalised expert support from the
The Covid-19 pandemic has substantial repercussions on the European economies. The ECON Commission of the European Committee of the Regions prepares regular economic bulletins on recent research, articles and discussions on the socio-economic impact of the pandemic in Europe and on the different economic response measures planned and implemented at
The European Committee of the Regions’ (CoR) commission for Natural Resources (NAT) met on 19 May to discuss the role of cities and regions in the resilience of critical entities. Through a draft opinion adopted by the commission, members stressed the need to consult local and regional authorities in this