Month: March 2022

EU local and regional leaders: “The fight for Ukraine’s democracy is the fight for Europe’s democracy”

During the 9th European Summit of Cities and Regions in Marseille, local and regional leaders from across Europe were united in their support for Ukraine in the war against Russia and committed to supporting the Ukrainian people. With the war in Ukraine showing democracy cannot be taken for granted, the

Commission suspends cross-border cooperation and transnational cooperation with Russia and Belarus

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Mar 2022 The Commission has suspended the cooperation with Russia and its ally Belarus in the European Neighbourhood Instrument cross-border cooperation programmes (ENI CBC) as well as in the Interreg Baltic Sea region programme. Powered by WPeMatico

Opening speech: “Cohesion and recovery” at the 9th European summit of regions and cities

European Commission Discours Marseille, 03 Mar 2022 Madame la Ministre Jacqueline Gourault, Monsieur le Président Omarjee, Monsieur le Vice-Président Cordeiro, Chers collègues, Chers invités, Merci beaucoup pour … Powered by WPeMatico

Ukraine: “all” EU regions and cities urged to help

Call by the European Committee of the Regions comes ahead of a summit of EU regions and cities. The European Committee of the Regions has urged “all local and regional governments in the European Union to support Ukraine in these times of need” and supported Ukrainian cities’ call for “the

Marseille Summit – Day 1 – EU’s cities, regions need to help Ukraine “now, not in 10 or 20 days”

The European Summit of Cities and Regions opened on 3 March with a first-day agenda dominated by the war in Ukraine and by issues critical to developing the European Union’s resilience. There was universal solidarity for Ukraine, with pledges of humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine refugees and support

EAfA publishes document on the benefits of apprenticeships for companies

The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) has published a document titled ‘10 good reasons for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest in apprenticeships’. Powered by WPeMatico

Putting citizens at the heart of Europe: European Summit of Regions and Cities to gather 2000 leaders in Marseille

At a crucial moment for Europe, the European Committee of the Regions and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region will welcome 2000 international, national, local and regional leaders in Marseille on 3-4 March. The 9th European Summit of Regions and Cities is being organised in the context of the French Presidency of

Commission and French Presidency join forces to fight against homelessness

Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights, and Emmanuelle Wargon, French Minister for Housing, met the ministers responsible for combating homelessness, as well as representatives of the European institutions, local and regional authorities, social partners and civil society to give new impetus to the fight against homelessness. Powered by

FEAD project in Sweden helps improving health conditions of people living on the streets

The “Pentru Tine – För Dig” (For you) project – supported by the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived – gives marginalized people vital information and support they need to find their way out from material deprivation and social isolation. With the involvement of the local City Missions,

Video message for the launch of 2021-2027 funding period for strong regions in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)

European Commission Speech Online, 28 Feb 2022 Dear Minister Honé, distinguished guests, It is my pleasure and an honour to say a few words at this important moment: the launch of 2021-2027 funding period in… Powered by WPeMatico