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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will today open the second edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival. The opening ceremony will bring together high-level speakers, including Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo; curators Elisa Ferreira and Iliana Ivanova; the Belgian Secretary of State for Economic Recovery and Strategic Investments, Thomas Dermine; and the Director General of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber. The event will take place on April 9 at 18:00 and will be streamed live on EbS.

In the heart of Brussels, a unique networking event is set to unfold, bringing together minds from over 30 countries, spanning the diverse landscapes of Europe. The Macro-Regional and Sea Basin Strategies Days 2024, co-organized by the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, promises an exclusive on-site experience at The Egg from June 12 to 14, 2024.

The Commission has officially launched the application period for the 8th edition of Youth4Regions, a programme targeting aspiring journalists. The programme provides journalism students and young journalists with a week of learning in Brussels in October 2024, where successful applicants will follow training sessions, receive mentorship from more experienced journalists and work with them in the press room, and will visit the various EU institutions and media organisations.

Ahead of the Cohesion Forum 2024, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, shares her perspectives on the pivotal 9th Cohesion Report. Watch the video interview to see Commissioner Ferreira’s take on the transformative impact of Cohesion Policy, its role in addressing Europe's challenges, and its future.

These cities have been awarded the EU Mission Label, that recognises their plans to achieve climate-neutrality by 2030! The label will help them get easier access to public and private funding to make it happen. Whether it's greening urban spaces, tackling air pollution, reducing energy consumption in buildings, or advancing clean mobility solutions: cities are often the hub of these changes. Discover the photo gallery and the full list on Instagram: @euinmyregion!

EU rural areas are stronger, more connected, resilient and prosperous now than 3 years ago. Read more about it in the neww "Report on the long-term vision for EU's Rural areas". Out now!

On February 22, Brittany celebrated a key digital milestone, connecting 500,000 households and businesses to high-speed broadband, advancing towards EU digital goals. This "Bretagne Très Haut Débit" project, backed by EU funds, promises enhanced accessibility and economic growth. Designated as an Operation of Strategic Importance, it exemplifies the impactful integration of digital infrastructure within regional development, setting a new standard for digital inclusivity across Europe.

The EU has set itself the goal of becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. To achieve this goal, we need to save energy, drastically increase the share of renewables in the energy mix, use energy more efficiently and increase carbon sinks.

The second call for projects is open until June 28, 2024, 14:00 (EET).

The Just Transition Platform announces the next cohort of beneficiaries for its technical assistance on the ground.

The topics of the third call on innovative actions from the European Urban Initiative (EUI) are published. Urban authorities can start preparing their projects on ‘energy transition’ or ‘technology in cities’!

If your city is looking into setting-up or improving its Sustainable Urban Development strategy, this call is for you! Embark in an enriching learning journey with like-minded people from around Europe with the goal to improve your strategy. You will get to exchange and receive personalised advice from urban practitioners via online interactions and a 2-day in person event. All under the careful support of European Urban Initiative experts. Two roles are possible, one application: City under Review and Peer Reviewers. Check more details here and join European Urban Initiative’s upcoming online event to learn more.

Today, 27 March, the Commission published its 9th Cohesion Report, showing that Cohesion policy is fulfilling its mission to narrow economic, social, and territorial disparities across the EU.

Cohesion policy has walked hand in hand with Greece since its accession to the EU in 1981. A total €77 billion supported transformative projects across 🇬🇷, from infrastructure to innovation, fostering inclusive growth and prosperity. Have a look at some telling examples (Read Commissioner Ferreira's complete thread on X)

After 50+ years in the EU, Ireland has benefitted from €20 billion in Cohesion policy support for economic development.Funding initially focused on major infrastructure projects: M1/M4 between Dublin and Galway, the Dublin Port Tunnel, water supply and wastewater treatment. (Read Commissioner Ferreira's entire thread on X)

Since 2004, cohesion policy has significantly reduced disparities in GDP and employment between the east and west of the EU, but challenges such as brain drain and development traps remain, the EU’s 9th Cohesion Report shows

If your city is looking into setting-up or improving its Sustainable Urban Development strategy, this call is for you! Apply now and until the 30 of April!

On 19th March, ECOFLUV inaugurated “Evoli”, their zero-emission vessel. Since its establishment in 2021, ECOFLUV has emerged as an important player in the field of river transport, with a real commitment to energy transition. Its latest project, the design and construction of the zero-emission boat Evoli, perfectly exemplifies this dedication.

Tomorrow, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira will embark on a three-day mission to Greece to visit Athens, Patras, Megalopolis and Tripolis, to see first-hand how Cohesion Policy is supporting these areas and specifically, how the Just Transition Fund is helping them make the transition to a net-zero economy in a fair and inclusive way.

Today, the European Commission has selected 10 EU regions - that are at risk of falling into a ‘talent development trap' - to receive tailored support as part of the Talent Booster Mechanism to help them mitigate the effects of demographic change and a departing younger population.