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Green Deal Going Local: Cities and Regions Step Up in EU’s New Green Transition Mandate
As Europe faces growing challenges from climate change, energy demands, and economic shifts, one message is clear: the road to a greener,...
maria tsaousi
Jun 63 min read


Green Transition and Local Leadership Take Centre Stage at EU Enlargement Day 2024
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) brought together local and regional leaders from across candidate and potential candidate...
maria tsaousi
May 292 min read


Strengthening the Local Roots of Europe: New EU Cooperation with Albania, Kosovo, and Moldova
On 27 May 2025 , the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) took a significant step in advancing the European integration of Albania,...
maria tsaousi
May 292 min read


Sustainable Tourism – The Future Starts Now, Romania, Bucharest, 20 May 2025
On 20 May 2025, the National Union of County Councils of Romania (UNCJR) successfully organised the "Sustainable Tourism – The Future...
Tessy Melidi
May 273 min read


FEMM Committee Heads to Cyprus: Spotlight on Post-Conflict Trauma Faced by Women and Girls
As Cyprus continues to grapple with the enduring legacies of division and conflict, a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee...
maria tsaousi
May 262 min read


EU Regions Call for Stronger Role in Clean Industry and Defence Policy
Regions at the Core: Local Leaders Push EU to Boost Support for Clean Industry, Defence, and AI Local Leaders Call for Stronger EU...
maria tsaousi
May 263 min read


EU Parliament Moves to Simplify Carbon Border Tax Without Compromising Climate Goals
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250515IPR28461/parliament-supports-proposals-to-simplify-eu-carbon-leakage-instrument...
maria tsaousi
May 262 min read


Towards Green Jobs: Opportunities in the Green Transition, Sueca, Spain, 7 May 2025
On May 7, 2025, at the Mancomunitat de la Ribera Baixa Headquarters in Sueca, Spain, a landmark workshop titled "Towards Green Jobs:...
Tessy Melidi
May 233 min read


Regions and Cities at the Heart of Europe's Future: Why Cohesion Policy Must Stay Strong
As the European Union begins to chart its financial course beyond 2027, a powerful message is emerging from the ground up: regions and...
maria tsaousi
May 222 min read


Horizon Europe: How Every €1 Invested is Generating up to €11 in Economic Gains
Published: May 22, In a time when governments and institutions are scrutinizing public spending more closely than ever, the European...
maria tsaousi
May 223 min read


Cities at the Heart of Ukraine’s Recovery: European Alliance Calls for Stronger Local Role
As the countdown begins to the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome this July, a powerful message is echoing across Europe:...
maria tsaousi
May 223 min read


Islands Unite in La Palma: A Turning Point for EU Island Policy
May 2025 If you’ve ever been to an island, you know it’s more than just a beautiful place—it’s a world of its own. Islands are where...
maria tsaousi
May 212 min read


The Future of EU Cohesion Policy: Local Power, Smart Funding, and No One Left Behind
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250502IPR28227/future-of-cohesion-policy-decentralised-decisions-adequate-funding-ess...
maria tsaousi
May 193 min read


Αναθεώρηση των Κανόνων περί Ξένων Επενδύσεων: Μια Νέα Προσέγγιση για την ΕΕ
Το Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο εγκρίνει μια αναθεώρηση των κανόνων σχετικά με τις ξένες επενδύσεις. Αυτή η κίνηση διαμορφώνει μια ενιαία...
maria tsaousi
May 132 min read


EU Parliament Adopts Flexibility on CO₂ Rules for Carmakers: A Boost for Industry Amid Transition
On May 8, 2025 , the European Parliament voted to introduce more flexibility into the EU's CO₂ emission performance standards for new...
maria tsaousi
May 132 min read


The EU’s Wake-Up Call on Water: Parliament Pushes Bold Action Ahead of Summer Strategy
As Europe grapples with escalating water stress and worsening climate impacts, the European Parliament has sent a clear message: water...
maria tsaousi
May 123 min read


Rebalancing Gas Storage: EU MEPs Push for Flexibility to Tackle Prices and Secure Supply
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250422IPR28105/gas-supply-meps-advocate-storage-refill-flexibility-to-bring-down-pric...
maria tsaousi
Apr 252 min read


Europe Steps Up: A New Era for European Defense and Industrial Sovereignty
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250422IPR28106/meps-push-for-a-more-ambitious-european-defence-industry-programme In...
maria tsaousi
Apr 253 min read


Sustainable tourism and how citizens’ engagement can ensure sustainable tourism policies at the local level, Bucharest, Romania, 9 April 2025
On April 9, 2025, the National Union of County Councils of Romania (UNCJR) organized the first workshop for the CERV project “Green...
Tessy Melidi
Apr 213 min read


Maastricht Treaty - EU citizenship: what we have learned - what perspectives we have, Bucharest, Romania, 8 April 2025
On April 8, 2025, the National Union of County Councils of Romania (UNCJR) organized the closing event of the European Local Citizens...
Tessy Melidi
Apr 213 min read
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