Day: December 4, 2021

CoR calls for boldness when implementing new solutions to strengthen European SMEs

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) stressed within the opinion adopted by unanimity at the Plenary Meeting on the 2nd of December, that the European Commission’s report on competition policy 2020 must be followed by bold acts. The EU should take the needs of SMEs into account to create

Winners announced: EuroMed Capital for Dialogue Award 2021

​On 30 November 2021, the Anna Lindh Foundation organised, in the framework of celebrations for the Day of the Mediterranean on 28 November and on the margins of the UFM Regional Forum, the award ceremony of the EuroMed Capital for Dialogue Award 2021 – a new initiative by this institution

Cohesion policy must do more to promote gender equality in Europe

Cohesion policy must address the issues of gender equality and women’s participation in the labour market, which are crucial to envisage greater economic and social cohesion in Europe. This is the call included in an opinion drafted by Donatella Porzi, Regional Councillor for the Region of Umbria (Italy), which was

Hate speech against local politicians has “worsened significantly”

Council of Europe leader calls for support for local media and emphasises the “major role” of local and regional authorities in tackling disinformation and hate. Powered by WPeMatico

Organic farming: local leaders call for a stronger role in the implementation and evaluation of the action plan

Organic farming, through its positive environmental and climate impact in terms of improved carbon sequestration and soil health, biodiversity conservation and animal welfare, contributes to the objectives of the European Green Deal and targets of the EU Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies. The European Committee of the Regions (CoR)

Watching friends die being shot at and dealing with the fact that death is looming around every is a reality for soldiers regardless of what side they

Increase you determination and set your targets wisely. Come to a decision on your productiveness and deadlines. Continue to keep saying: if I produce this essay currently, I will go get myself a muffin (no alcoholic beverages, remember?). As Mr. Tarantino, the splendid scriptwriter, explained, the issue is in building