Have you made your final choice amongst the 130 workshops of the European Week of Regions and Cities? A variety of topics are proposed, such as: how to improve urban air quality (Code: 11B111) ; EU economic governance (Code: 11B112); how the ESF can foster social inclusion (Code: 11B109); how to use the funds to reduce homelessness in Europe (10C22); how to boost investment in social infrastructures (code: 10A28); governance and transparency in Mediterranean municipalities (Code: 11A110); how to finance integrated territorial development (Code: 11B89 and 11C117) ; and also the integration of migrants (Code: 11B90). All events are free of charge. Check the online programme to register and complete your programme.

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Join our guided project visits to EU co-funded projects in Brussels: The MAD Brussels fashion and design platform is unique for the sector and MAD/TRIAXES connects pluridisciplinary expert teams to develop design products and fashion collections with the support of ERDF (register to 10E133 or 10E134). With the support of URBAN II programme, the BRASS has become the Cultural Center of Forest, stimulating emerging initiatives and existing cultural practices.  The F.O.R.ET project (ERDF) is hosted in the "DIVERCITY" complex designed to become a place for exchange for the young and the elderly, apprentices and professionals, housing a child care and a day centre for elderly people, a training centre and a training restaurant as well as a youth centre, all surrounded by a park. Finally, the WIELS  Contemporary Art Centre  (Urban II) is amongst the leaders for contemporary art in Europe while its geographic position helped to boost the economic and cultural revivals of its neighborhood (register to 11E135 or 11E136).

Commissioner Creţu and representatives of the Region Hauts de France will unveil the winning cities for the UIA second call during a dedicated workshop on 10 October (10B116). The Mayor of Milan will present the role of cities in the EU and representatives from Bilbao and Utrecht will bring a testimony from the implementation of the first UIA projects in relation to integration of migrants and refugees and jobs and skills in the local economy. The topics of the second call will also be revealed.

Are you already part of our online community for the fans of EU Regional Policy? Our EURegionsWeek LinkedIn group is a great way to connect with other regional policy experts and practitioners. You can also search for project partners, seek advice, exchange experience, search or offer new professional opportunities… Year after year this online community will grow, creating a network of regional and local stakeholders and experts - make this forum yours!

"#EURegionsWeek is the place to be for EU regional policy-makers. It’s the ideal environment for learning about the latest policy trends, making new connections and reconnecting with partners. Interreg Europe is proud to attend and spread the spirit of  interregional cooperation!” Like Irma Astrauskaité, Communication coordinator at InterregEurope, our partners are sharing their views and expectations of the European Week and why be part of it. Check out their messages on Twitter @EU_CoR and on the event Facebook page, and share – and share also your views, ideas and vision on #EURegionsWeek!

To increase the participation and visibility of young people in the workshops, several Interreg Volunteers, under the initiative of the European Solidarity Corps, have been invited to share their experience on the ground. Journalism students are also encouraged to communicate on concrete projects co-funded by the European Regional Development and Cohesion Funds: this year, for the first time, a Youth4Regions Media Programme is organised via a competition among journalism students across EU Member States. The selected students will be able to join the Media Programme of the European Week of regions and Cities 2017.