European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto defended the Commission’s proposed overhaul of cohesion policy, saying the new EU budget model does not mean less funding. “We have a different method, but not less money.” Fitto said the Commission proposal contains...

Hur skapar vi ett starkare och mer hållbart Europa? Genom samarbete över gränserna. I den här videon uppmärksammar Interreg Cooperation Day 2026, en årlig kampanj som lyfter fram hur europeiskt samarbete bidrar till utveckling, innovation och hållbara lösningar i...

What will Europe’s next long-term budget mean for security, farmers, regions, research, climate, and competitiveness? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary debate, MEPs examine the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034 and clash over whether the EU needs...

President of the European Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttö warned that Europe’s cities and regions need predictable, long-term funding as governments face an increasing number of competing priorities. She pointed to tensions between immediate pressures and longer-term challenges...

What does Europe’s new strategy mean for its 4,000+ islands, coastal communities and nine outermost regions? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary debate, MEPs discuss the high cost of living, transport and energy costs, depopulation, fisheries, tourism, water...

European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto officially opened the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026 in Brussels. “Strong regions, strong Europe.” Fitto said Europe’s regions and cities are central to building a more competitive, resilient and secure European Union...

What does Europe’s future look like for people living on islands, coastal communities and outermost regions? 🇪🇺 In this European Parliament plenary session, Commissioner Raffaele Fitto presents the closing statement on the EU’s strategies for islands, coastal communities...

European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto said the EU’s new strategy for eastern border regions was developed through direct dialogue with local authorities, regional governments and national administrations. Fitto said he personally visited border regions to better understand the...

This week in EU news: New progress in trade relations with China and Türkiye, a push to make sure every region can benefit from Europe’s growth, and new steps to reduce Europe’s dependence on critical raw materials. What could...

Europe Risks Becoming “More Fragile and Less Cohesive”! President of the European Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttö opened the European Week of Regions and Cities with a warning that Europe can only be strong globally if it...

President of the European Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttö issued one of her strongest warnings yet over the future of EU cohesion policy. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with public budgets, Tüttö said she believes...

President of the European Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttö called for a standalone and strong European cohesion policy, warning that the new EU funding architecture risks weakening its long-term role. She argued that cohesion policy is becoming disconnected...

European Commission Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto said regions must remain at the heart of cohesion policy as Europe adapts to new economic, social and territorial challenges. Fitto said the European Week of Regions and Cities provides an important opportunity...