Regions for economic change

The conference about the economic changes of the regions have taken place in Brussels on 20 and 21st May, specifically in the Charlemagne building.   The conference was split up in two days. In those days several issues related to the economy of the regions, European crisis, globalization and distinguished projects were discussed.   The first part of the...

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Regions for Economic Change -'Building Sustainable Growth'

The European Commission will hold its annual Regions for Economic Change conference "Building Sustainable Growth" on 20-21 May. As part of the event, Johannes Hahn, EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, will present the prestigious 'RegioStars' awards recognising the best regional innovative projects supported under EU regional policy on 20 May. 24...

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Open Doors Day 8 May: Towns and Regions celebrate Europe!

On 9 May every year, Europe's celebrates its success as a community of peace, prosperity and stability.  The day before this, the EU Institutions invite you to their Open Doors Day. Visit the Committee of the Regions on Saturday 8 May and discover Europe's regional diversity! Towns, cities and regions...

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Commission launches €35 million call for projects that turn environmental challenges into business opportunities

The European Commission on 13 April launched a €35 million call for eco-innovation projects to be funded under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme. Under the 2010 CIP Eco-innovation call for proposals, funds are available for new projects in the area of materials recycling, sustainable building products, the food and drink...

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CoR votes on political priorities and starts debate on key issues with Commissioners Hahn, Füle and Cioloş

Following the European Commission's adoption of its 2010 work programme, CoR members will meet during the plenary session on 14th and 15th April to select their priorities for the year. Under the new EU set-up established by the Lisbon Treaty, they will be involved in discussions on policies with a...

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Regions and cities prepare for the 2010 edition of Brussels' top institutional event

OPEN DAYS, the European Week of Regions and Cities, held each year in October, has long been Brussels' biggest annual event on regional and urban development - but now it is also the city's best institutional event as well. On the day that the 2010 version of the OPEN DAYS was officially launched, the...

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