Good news from around Europe
The High Level Group on European Democracy chaired by former President of the European Council Herman van Rompuy adopted its final report. This report will be considered as part of the contribution of local and regional authorities to the Conference on the Future of Europe. Powered by WPeMatico
On 1 February, the meeting of the CIVEX Commission demonstrated once again the commitment of its members to bring forward the CoR’s work on safeguarding democracy, freedom, security and justice, by appointing three rapporteurs to tackle issues of immense importance in today’s society: Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections, the
European Commission Discurso Brussels, 03 Feb 2022 Estimadas Ministras Belarra y Montero; Estimado Secretario de Estado de Derechos Sociales; Señoras y señores; Es para mí un honor y un placer participar en es… Powered by WPeMatico
The project, funded by the European Social Fund, is targeted at people from Roma communities – particularly women – who face social prejudice and labour market discrimination. Delivered in 66 employment sites across the country, the project provides training for two roles: child and youth inspector; and social care provider
At VUC Storstrøm on Zealand, an educational institution in Denmark, teachers and tutors have been given a new digital tool to help prevent early school leaving. Co-funded by the European Social Fund, the app makes it possible to ask for help anonymously and contribute to improving inclusion. Powered by WPeMatico
European Commission Discours Brussels, 01 Feb 2022 Chers collègues, La Commission Européenne est sur le point de publier son rapport triennal, sur l’état des villes et régions de l’Europe, le 8ième rapport sur l… Powered by WPeMatico
In case you missed the #CoRplenary: The EU’s support for a rural revival and €500bn regional investment, delivering cohesion policy, the European Green Deal and the Conference on the Future of Europe were major topics at the two-day plenary of the CoR. The remote plenary also covered the delivery of
European Commission Discurso Porto, 28 Jan 2022 Exmo. Vice-Reitor da Universidade do Porto, Professor Doutor Pedro Rodrigues, Exmo. Diretor da FEUP, Professor Doutor João Falcão e Cunha, Restantes individuali… Powered by WPeMatico
In a resolution adopted at its plenary session on Thursday, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) recalled that the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality are the best way to ensure effective and efficient decision making reflects the real needs of citizens. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of
The European Committee of the Regions, together with the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) and the Polish city of Gdańsk, have presented the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award to Henriette Reker, Mayor of Cologne, for her courage and work on the promotion of freedom, solidarity and equality. Powered by WPeMatico