Day: November 17, 2021

Making the social welfare state fit for the future: Commission launches new EU High-Level Group

The newly launched High-Level Group on the future of social protection and of the welfare state in the EU met today for the first time. The Group will present recommendations on how to make social protection and welfare systems fit for the future. Powered by WPeMatico

Van Rompuy: A more democratic European Union requires more legislative powers for local and regional authorities and a permanent dialogue with citizens

​​​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

Former CoR President to Give Keynote Address at ESPAS Conference 2021

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.’ Powered

Launch of the Start-up Village Forum: delivering the vision for EU’s rural areas

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Nov 2021 Today, the Commission launched the Start-up Village Forum to gather insights on challenges for and potential of rural start-up companies. Powered by WPeMatico