At the Just Transition Platform Conference, Panorama spoke with the young activists from the EUTeens4Green advocating for a Just transition in their regions. Read about their hopes for the equitable and sustainable future that the European Green Deal might deliver…if we listen to them.

The 9th annual forum of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR) took place last Wednesday 15 May Šibenik, Croatia. The annual forum provides policymakers and stakeholders with an opportunity to reflect on how Cohesion Policy funds are benefiting Europe’s Adriatic-Ionian regions, and how the regions can address common challenges together through shared, long-term objectives.

Sofia, Bulgaria — The local Just Transition Fund subcommittees and the Program Development of the Regions 2021-2027 Monitoring Committee convened in a series of important meetings on May 13 and 14, 2024. The meetings underscored the ongoing commitment to sustainable regional development and successful use of EU funds.

In this first episode of the third season from the title "Talent plumbing VS Brain Drain in EU regions". Guest Rebecca Fleming from the European Commission sheds light on why youth decide to leave their region and what regions can do to stem this exodus of talent. At the microphone of REGIO Waves she shares her task force’s analysis of the reasons why young people choose to leave a region, to stay or to go back. Listen on your favourite streaming platform.

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!

The transition to a greener, more efficient economy presents both opportunities and challenges. While it promises a future free from greenhouse gasses, biodiversity loss, and pollution, it also necessitates a shift in our workforce.

Two great decades! 20 years ago, Latvia joined the EU and a great story of success and development started, thanks also to nearly € 10 billion of Cohesion policy funds supporting strategic projects in the transport network, the environment, the health sector, research & development. (Read Commissioner Ferreira's full thread on X).

When Lithuania joined the EU, 20 years ago, its GDP per capita was 50% of the EU average. In 2022, that figure moved up to 89%. Cohesion Policy funding played a role in this success story by supporting Lithuania with more than € 15 billion!

Researchers from the University of Latvia and Riga Technical University have developed a device that, due to its small size and ease of use, will be convenient to use in doctors' offices for early diagnosis of skin melanoma and other types of cancer (basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer), postoperative scar monitoring and timely recognition of tumor relapse.

Maritime transport, while indispensable for global trade, has long been a significant contributor to carbon emissions. Accounting for 3 to 4% of the EU's total CO2 emissions, or over 144 million tonnes of CO2 in 2019 alone, the sector has faced increasing pressure to transition towards more sustainable practices. However, recent initiatives within the framework of Interreg projects are showcasing promising strides towards greener maritime transport.