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 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.

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!

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!