Month: December 2021

Local leaders mobilized to ensure a sustainable and just transition of regions with a strong automotive industry

​​Members of the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) adopted a draft opinion on the zero emission road transport policy and the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure for all cities and regions in the EU. During their meeting on 10 December, local and regional leaders also debated

Fit for Future Platform: Better EU law thanks to the assessment of local and regional authorities

​​On 10 December the members of the European Commission’s Fit for Future (F4F) Platform adopted eight opinions that aim at simplifying EU laws, and reducing unnecessary costs. Since local and regional authorities are implementing 70% of EU legislation, it is of great importance to have feedback from local and regional

Economic recovery requires “unprecedented cooperation”, President Tzitzikostas says

​​​”The unprecedented volume of investments that is about to be allocated requires unprecedented cooperation between Brussels, Rome and the regions,” President Apostolos Tzitzikostas told Italian regional and local leaders during a visit to Rome on 9 December in which he also underlined the particular importance that Italy will play in

Commission presents Action Plan to boost the social economy and create jobs

The European Commission has today presented an Action Plan to help the European social economy thrive, tapping into its economic and job-creation potential, as well as its contribution to a fair and inclusive recovery, and the green and digital transitions. Powered by WPeMatico

Commission proposals to improve the working conditions of people working through digital labour platforms

Today, the European Commission proposes a set of measures to improve the working conditions in platform work and to support the sustainable growth of digital labour platforms in the EU. Powered by WPeMatico

In 2022, we must place youth at the centre of our Green Deal and climate policies

The 8th meeting of the Green Deal Going Local working group focused on an assessment of Glasgow’s COP26 climate conclusions and the prospects for enhanced cooperation with the United Nations in view of the next COP27 summit, due to take place in Egypt in 2022. Members exchanged on the 2022

Luxembourg City wins 2022 Access City Award for becoming more accessible to persons with disabilities

The 2022 Access City Award goes to Luxembourg City. A jury of accessibility experts recognised the city for its wide range of innovative solutions and improvements to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico

Brexit Adjustment Reserve: Commission approves €920.4 million pre-financing for Ireland

European Commission Press release Brussels, 06 Dec 2021 The European Commission has adopted the decision to allocate funding from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to Ireland, for a total of €920.4 million. Powered by WPeMatico

Join the Mediterranean Diet Course!

The current Mediterranean Diet Course is part of the MD.net project and aims to develop a common vision regarding the Mediterranean Diet in the society. The objectives of the course are: Developing a common vision regarding the different dimensions of the Mediterranean Diet; Creating and strengthening the linkages between the