REGIOFLASH: latest news on Regional and Urban Policy

During the Ceremony, the 20 winners will be announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as well as Commissioners Elisa Ferreira and Mariya Gabriel. The first New European Bauhaus prizes will recognize and celebrate examples and concepts that illustrate how beautiful, sustainable, inclusive places already exist in our territories, our communities and in our practices, paving the way to the future.

More than EUR 37 billion was invested across the Union under the 4 cohesion policy funds. This represents a 6% point increase in investment spending since the end of 2020 – with a total of EUR 289 billion (58%) of the planned EUR 494 billion for 2014-2020 now invested.

The Commission is calling for applications with a view to selecting the expert group of partners who shall assist the Commission on questions relating to the implementation of support from the funds under the Common Provisions Regulation ; monitor the evolution of policy on partnership and multilevel governance and bring about an exchange of experience and good practices on partnership and multilevel governance.

Digital technologies are generating massive streams of data at dizzying speeds in European cities. This information offers incredible opportunities for entrepreneurship. City authorities can use it to improve the quality of life for citizens through more efficient planning and better policies. The EU already recognises the value of digitalisation and its importance in creating smart, sustainable cities.