European Committee of the Regions

Congratulations to @ekrem_imamoglu, 2025 Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award laureate, honouring his courage in defending local democracy under pressure. Thanks to Acting Istanbul Mayor @nuriaslan_tr for accepting it. #AdamowiczAward

1 year ago, Mayor @imamoglu_int, democratically elected Mayor of Istanbul was arrested and removed from office. His arrest is an attack on local democracy. What does his fight mean today ? @nuriaslan_tr shares the positive impacts on Istanbul and his hopes for the future.

The drone strikes that hit a British base in Cyprus at the beginning of March have raised concerns. Watch the statement of our member Eleni Loucaidou, member of the Municipal Council of Nicosia, on the current situation: 👇

Save the date for #EuroPCom 2026 ⤵️ The programme will be structured around: Connecting people Connecting places Connecting times 📅 Dates: 9-10 June 2026 📍 Brussels & online Learn more here: cor.europa.eu/en/plenaries-e….

Climate action works when it connects people to the places they live in – and invites them to be part of the solution💡 From life‑sized puppets to planting trees, the #EUClimatePact community turns awareness into action through collaboration. Read more⤵️ climate-pact.europa.eu/get-inspired/m…

Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🇮🇪 Ireland embodies openness, creativity & the vital role of regions in a connected Europe. When I visited, I was deeply inspired by its transformative projects, and now we are looking forward to the Irish presidency to bring this spirit to the whole of 🇪🇺

Today, the future #EUbudget is on the agenda of the #GAC. But @sarirautio – our MFF rapporteur – reminds us: this is about much more than a budget. It is about Europe’s future – and the role regions play in shaping it. @EPP_CoR

Her accent might give it away… but can you guess the country from these three clues? 🍀 Thank you to CoR member @EmmaBlain for taking part in our series and sharing fun facts on her homeland. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to everyone celebrating! 🇮🇪

🔹Young entrepreneurs across the Mediterranean: the ARLEM Award is open. Apply before 15 May 2026. To be eligible, you need to be under 36, running a business registered for at least 3 years, and based in one of ARLEM's Mediterranean partner countries. Your sector doesn't matter. What matters is your impact: the jobs you create, the community you serve, the innovation you bring — and the support from local institutions behind your journey. Apply here: ufmsecretariat.org/arlem-award-20…

#OnThisDay in 1994, the European Committee of the Regions held its first constituent meeting. At @EUPublications, we make the publications of this important consultative committee available to all on op.europa.eu. @CoR_President @EU_CoR

True mobility means having choices and ensuring no one is left behind! The opinion about the Single Market Strategy by rapporteur @LoreGalligani was adopted during the last #CoRplenary, stressing the deep connection between single market integration and territorial cohesion.

🧪The chemical industry is a backbone of Europe's security and economy, says rapporteur Frederiek Vermeulen. His opinion on the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan has been adopted at the latest #CoRplenary!

No EU procurement reform can succeed without the input of local authorities. At the last #CoRplenary, we adopted an opinion on the Evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives, with rapporteur @gualtierieurope

Applications will close on 15 May 2026, so don't miss this opportunity! 🔗 Full details and application guidelines are available on our website!

👉 Spotlight inspiring youth entrepreneurship stories across the Mediterranean 👉 Showcase how local and regional authorities strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems 👉 Highlight the role of young entrepreneurs in shaping resilient local economies and a positive future

You are: ✔ A young entrepreneur aged 35 or under; ✔ Supported by your local or regional authority; ✔ Running a company for at least 3 years; ✔ Headquartered in one of the eligible Mediterranean partner countries Then the ARLEM Award is for you!

What does a century-old design school have to do with Europe's future? 100 years after the Bauhaus moved to Dessau, cities and regions are driving Europe's transformation. Join our high-level conference to find out how. 📅 15 April | 14:30–17:30 CET link.europa.eu/Cn4w89

Regions call for stronger EU action to end child poverty. The opinion on Child Wellbeing and Child Benefits by rapporteur Fauzaya Talhaoui has been adopted at #CoRplenary last week. 👏 Learn more: 🔗 link.europa.eu/WFJXVp @PES_CoR

🧑‍💻Place-based innovation and balanced territorial development are key to Europe's technological sovereignty. The opinion on the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy by Jozef VISKUPIČ has been adopted at last week's #CoRplenary. Find out more: 👉 link.europa.eu/w3NKxT @trnavskazupa

🔸 Single Market and Customs Programme by rapporteur @EmmaBlain

🔸 European Competitiveness Fund by rapporteur

And so the work on shaping the future EU budget continues… During last week's #CoRplenary, CoR members adopted three opinions on the Multiannual Financial Framework (a.k.a. the EU budget) post-2027.👇 Congratulations and lots of success in the next steps!👏