Year: 2021

Quality of regulations depends on local input

The European Union’s debate on its future should result in deeper and more systematic collaboration with local and regional authorities, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) said on 1 December in recommendations that likewise called for direct consultation with the public to become a greater part of the life

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina recognises the status of “parent-carers”

A new ESPN Flash report, prepared by the European Social Policy Network (ESPN), provide information on the recognition of the status of a “parent-carer” in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Powered by WPeMatico

Commission continues dialogue with European social partners on review of EU sectoral social dialogue

On 18 November Director for Working Conditions and Social Dialogue of the European Commission’s Direction General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, Mr Stefan Olsson hosted a second technical seminar focusing on the outcomes and impact of the EU sectoral social dialogue. Powered by WPeMatico

ARLEM at the 6th UfM Regional Forum

On 29 November 2021, ARLEM vice-president André Viola, member of the Member of the Departmental Council of Aude (France), addressed the co-presidency of the Union for the Mediterranean and ministers of foreign affairs at the UfM Sixth Regional Forum held in the framework of the celebrations of the Day of

EYR 2021 conference at CoR

Co-organised by the CoR, East Poland House and Polish rail operator PKP, the conference brought together local and regional authorities, sectoral stakeholders and EU institutions. The importance of close cooperation between all levels of governance and sectoral stakeholders for the shift to rail objectives set out under the EU Green

Strengthening European democracy: Views on the Conference on the Future of Europe from Citizens’ Panels and Herman Van Rompuy #CoRplenary

The chairman of the CoR’s High-Level Group on European Democracy – Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council – will lead a debate on 1 December on strengthening European democracy in the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

From COP26 to zero-pollution: EU cities and regions push forward an ambitious energy, climate and environmental agenda for 2022

​​​​Moving towards zero-pollution, making the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) work for EU cities and regions along with gender equality and climate change are three of the main topics discussed at the ENVE commission meeting on 23 and 24 November. The meeting hosted

Commission launches the €570 million interregional innovation investment instrument

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Nov 2021 The Commission has launched the first call for projects for the new Interregional Innovation Investment instrument (I3) Powered by WPeMatico

€11 billion REACT-EU funds allocation now available for 2022

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Nov 2021 The Commission has published the allocation of REACT-EU resources for the year 2022. Powered by WPeMatico