Culture and heritage are cornerstones of European identity, fostering a sense of belonging and shaping communities. They not only enhance a city's attractiveness, but are also a key driver of social cohesion, economic growth and well-being of its inhabitants. Recognising this power, the European Union has promoted many initiatives to support culture and cultural heritage in cities, including the Urban Agenda for the EU (UAEU), Urban Innovative Actions (UIA), European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT, to help cities capitalise on their cultural assets.

PESSOAS 2030, Portugal

DG REGIO and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are launching a Project on Promoting the Uptake of Strategic Public Procurement in European Union funded projects. The project aims to assist the Programme Authorities involved in the management of EU funds in promoting strategic public procurement: raise awareness about SPP, develop a toolbox and a model action plan to enhance the SPP capabilities of managing authorities, and support the establishment of ‘’communities of practice’’ to encourage peer learning. We invite you to join us and participate in the Project, whether you wish to receive support, share your experience, or simply stay informed. You can express your interest by email: spp.ipp@oecd.org. Learn more about the project at the info session on 12/09 (registration below), and fill in the survey on the needs of Programme Authorities (see next item).

Voting is open until 9 October noon CET. The winner of the public voting will be announced during the 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities at the REGIOSTARS Awards Ceremony on 9 October at Autoworld, Brussels.

Registrations are open until the 18 of June for the flagship event of fi-compass on Financial Instruments. It will take place in Brussels on 25, 26 and 27 June 2024, featuring apart from panels and sessions dedicated to FIs under shared management, a fireside chat with Commissioner Elisa Ferreira and the President of the EIB Nadia Calviño on the future of Cohesion Policy and the role of financial instruments.

ERDF 2021-2027 West Netherlands

DG REGIO and OECD are working on ways to improve cross-border governance. This is why cross-border co-operation experts and practitioners from across the EU are invited to participate in this occasion to build more resilient cross-border regions. Where? Brussels! When? on 18 and 19 June 2024!

On June 4, 2024, DG REGIO and the C4T Secretariat will host the 2nd Edition of the C4T Conference, focusing on "Sustainability Transitions in Cohesion Policy: From Policy to Practice." The event will gather managing authorities, regions, local authorities, and other stakeholders involved in sustainability transitions investments under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF) for the 2021-2027 period.

European Funds for Pomerania 2021-2027, Poland

Register now for the 2nd Edition of the C4T Conference!

Join the 2nd Edition of the C4T Conference, Sustainability Transitions in Cohesion Policy: From Policy to Practice on the 4th of June 2024 in Brussels and online.

EU funds’ investments Programme 2021–2027, Lithuania

On-line webinar: presentation of various tools supporting administrative capacity building (ACB) made available for authorities managing the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund and the Just Transition Fund.

Integrated territorial development strategies foster sustainable, inclusive growth in non-urban settings, and a wealth of support opportunities is available under the EU Cohesion Policy (2021-2027).

The upcoming 6th edition of the Cities Forum in 2025 is looking for a dynamic host city. This is a unique opportunity for cities to contribute to key discussions on the urban dimension of Cohesion Policy and to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable urban development. All interested EU cities are invited to apply.

The 3rd series of events on ‘Good Governance for EU Regional Policy’ is coming soon in April 2024. Join us for more insightful discussions on administrative capacity building for EU regional policy. Register now at our dedicated website!

Are you interested in deliberative processes and how to institutionalize participatory processes in EU Cohesion Policy? Please register to this online event

Are you interested on deliberative processes and how to institutionalize participatory processes to both EU Cohesion Policy and local governments? Please register to this online event

How has the organisation of managing authorities changed from 2000 until today? If you are interested to know and you would like to share your experience, please register to the event

The public vote will remain open Until 27 March on the New European Bauhaus Prizes website where everyone can vote for their favourite project online.