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The EU Regions Week is a place to debate, to share and exchange ideas on how to improve the life of European citizens and make life in Europe the best it can be. That’s why we are here! To have fruitful discussions on the important role played by #CohesionPolicy for Europe's future and the involvement of regions and cities. And we couldn’t start in a better way. An opening session in a dynamic format and key actors to debate Europe's future from the perspective of its regions and cities and a press conference highlighting the past achievements whilst looking into the future.

On Monday 7 of October Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira and the President of the Committee of the Regions, Vasco Alves Cordeiro, launched the 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities during a press conference in Brussels.

The European Urban Initiative (EUI) has officially launched a new call for Peer Reviews, open until **13 November 2024, 12:00 CET**. This is a unique opportunity for cities across the EU to enhance their Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) strategies by collaborating with peers and receiving expert feedback.

The latest report outlines the progress made in the implementation of the PSLF.

The GreenTech Solutions Summit, which took place on 26th September 2024 in Luxembourg heralds official launch of the Interreg-supported ‘Greater Green+’ project.

How do young photojournalists see EU co-funded projects? Have a look for yourself and vote in an exciting photo competition. There is still time to vote today, until 12:00!

The 2024 Eurostat regional yearbook package has just been published, offering a comprehensive overview of economic, social, demographic and environmental developments at regional level in the EU countries. This package reveals the diverse realities across the regions, providing deeper insight into how they are evolving.

MEP Dragoș Benea is the new chair of the European Parliament Committee on Regional Affairs, succeeding Younous Omarjee. In this interview to Panorama, Dragoș Benea details the values that will inspire him during his mandate, his expectations and his priorities in cooperation with the European Commission and Member States to deliver a robust cohesion policy fit for contemporary and future challenges.

The Baltic Sea, characterized by its unique natural features, offers a picturesque and less demanding environment for sailing. EU funds have facilitated the development of sailing infrastructure and promoted sustainable tourism in the region. The collaborative efforts within the framework of the "BaltSusBoating 2030" project present a case study of branding for the Baltic Sea as a premier sailing destination for long-term competitiveness.

Communities for Climate (C4C) is a European Commission initiative empowering local action against climate change by supporting community-led projects. By providing financial, technical, and strategic assistance, C4C fosters innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to local needs, encouraging grassroots action. This initiative not only mitigates climate impacts but also promotes a culture of resilience and sustainability, serving as a model for broader change across Europe.

The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a step towards transforming European reporting on cohesion policy and contribute to the general understanding of European affairs. The MOOC is due to launch officially on 19 October by project partners and the European Commission.

As the European Union advances toward its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050, this article explores how the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF) is driving public investment and ushering in a sustainable future in four EU Member States.

Since 2024 Youth4Cooperation Cross-Border Ambassadors programme unites young Europeans in fostering cooperation on cross-border issues. The initiative shows that empowering young people is key to building a cohesive Europe, with applications now open for the programme’s second intake.

For its industry to remain competitive and sustainable, Europe needs to keep the pace with other big global players and allowing novation to bloom in the Union. This is the mission of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP): a support to European industry and a booster for investment in critical technologies.

Mission impossible: from Ireland to Portugal by bike? Check out the story of Mr Darren McAdam-O’Connell, the Interreg Europe project beneficiary, who cycled from Cork, Ireland, to Coimbra, Portugal.

On this thread on X, see the examples of how the EU Solidairty Fund has been mobilised in countries recovering from Natural disasters.