European Committee of the Regions

👋 Welcome, @Ireland2026eu 🇮🇪! We are happy to welcome Ireland and all its regions and cities as it assumes the EU presidency for the next six months. Our sincere appreciation goes to @cy2026eu for their work and guidance throughout their presidential term! 🤝 #Ireland2026EU

Bring #EURegionsWeek to your own region. Through Close to You, you can organise your own session, 12 Oct–20 Dec 2026. Strong regions, strong Europe. Apply to host 👉 eu-regions-week.europa.eu/close-to-you

Remembering the Roma Holocaust. 🕯️ Ahead of Roma Holocaust Memorial Day on 2 August, we honour the memory of the more than 500,000 Roma murdered during the Holocaust. We remember. We stand united against antigypsyism. #RomaHolocaustMemorialDay

This. This is solidarity at its very best. The EU is grateful to every country that is participating in the Civil Protection Mechanism this month to help France and Spain battle the wildfires. To the more than 300 firefighters deployed the ground: your courage, generosity and dedication embody the very best of Europe. 🇧🇬 🇨🇿 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇷🇴 🇭🇷 🇮🇹 🇱🇺 🇱🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇪 🇹🇷 🇺🇦 🇷🇸

What does political sisterhood look like in practice? 🤝 YEP member Chanez Herbanne explains how 'Elles osent', a women's mentoring programme, is empowering women to step into local councillor roles and preventing a drop in women's political representation. #YoungLocalLeaders

♻️ And check out the opinion on the EU Strategy for Sustainable Circular Economy and Textiles by our rapporteur @Luca_Menesini 👉 link.europa.eu/NDMJgf

👕Textile manufacturing has a significant impact on our climate and environment. How can👖 production become more sustainable? Learn more in the video below! @UNEP

Complementary mandates, shared premises, and a joint commitment to bringing citizens' voices into EU decision-making. Happy #FriendshipDay to our neighbours at @EU_EESC. 🤝 (5/5)

From the Civil Society Week to the European Week of Regions and Cities, both committees consistently give a platform to those closest to the ground. (4/5)

🇪🇺 Two committees, one shared mission. On #FriendshipDay, a closer look at how the European Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee work side by side. (1/5)

As the fires in France and Spain continue to ravage, European solidarity knows no limit. Romania and Greece have decided to extend their missions, continuing their support to the affected regions. And from Saturday, Poland will join the fray. Thank you for your courage and commitment.

What's holding back investment in Europe's regions and cities? Together with @OECD_local, we asked 215 respondents across 22 EU countries. Let's have a look at the results: cor.europa.eu/en/news/cor-oe…

Today is #WorldNatureConservationDay! 🏞️ 🐝🦋 1 in 10 bee and butterfly species is threatened with extinction Wild pollinators are essential for healthy ecosystems, biodiversity, and the food we eat every day More about our #EUPollinators Initiative 👉 link.europa.eu/WBVfKh

Europe is standing together to face the devastating wildfires across France and Spain ↓

🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺 🇩🇪 The EU and German flags are flying at half-mast in solidarity with the victims of the attack at the Berlin CSD. Together, we stand against hate and violence.

Our thoughts are with the victims of the attack at the Berlin CSD, and with their loved ones. 🏳️‍🌈 🇪🇺 We stand with the LGBTQI+ community. Everyone should be able to celebrate love and stand up for their rights without fear. There is no place for hate or violence in our societies.

☀️ As temperatures soared, drowning deaths rose sharply. With the next heatwave just around the corner, lakes and pools provide a welcome relief. Stay safe in the water: 🏖️ Swim only where it's supervised 🌊 Beware of currents 🏊‍♂️ 🏊‍♀️ Never swim alone #WorldDrowningPreventionDay

Can you guess the country? ⤵️ CoR member Liesa Scholzen shares a few clues about her home country. Watch the video and see if you can guess before the end! 👀 Bonne fête nationale! 🇧🇪 Fijne Nationale Feestdag! 🇧🇪 Schönen Nationalfeiertag! 🇧🇪

From Castilla y León to La Rioja, all of Spain's regions can celebrate this win together! 🏆 ¡Enhorabuena, España! 🇪🇸

Spain is made up of 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities. 📏 The largest is Castilla y León, stretching over 94,000 km²; 📍 The smallest autonomous community is La Rioja, at just over 5,000 km² — but still home to some of the country's most celebrated vineyards.

Congratulations to Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup! 🇪🇸⚽ A historic double for La Roja, who now hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles at the same time. Since we're the voice of Europe's regions, here's a fun fact to go with the celebration: