“In a knowledge-driven economy, cities and towns are engines for growth and jobs in the EU” – Bas Verkerk (ALDE/NL) speaking in the European Parliament REGI committee
Invited to speak on behalf of the CoR in the Regional Development Committee of the European Parliament on the urban dimension of EU policies, ALDE-CoR President Bas Verkerk (NL/ALDE) addressed the continued relevance of an integrated European urban agenda. In his...
The new ALDE presidency team takes office for the 6th mandate of the CoR
At its group meeting preceding the February plenary session, the ALDE members elected their Bureau and coordinators for the CoR commissions: President – Mr Bas VERKERK (NL), Mayor of Delft First Vice-President – Mrs Agnès DURDU (LU), Member of Wincrange Municipal...
ALDE celebrates 10 years in the Committee of the Regions by re-electing Bas Verkerk as its President, and electing him as its candidate for the Presidency of the institution
In its meeting held today, Thursday 5 February, coinciding with the beginning of the 6th mandate of the Committee of the Regions the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe re-elected Bas Verkerk as its President and endorsed his candidacy to the presidency of...
Ebola and Syria: ALDE hears how local authorities can help
Local and regional authorities have a key role in helping to combat two very different crises, but both having major international implications: the ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, and the war in Syria. This was the message delivered to the ALDE Group at its...
