No excuse for gender-based violence, says Donatella Porzi
Ahead of the European Committee of the Regions plenary session where her report will be debated, Donatella Porzi continues to fight for women’s rights Recently in Italy, the murder of Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old student, shows us that violence against women...
Overcoming Enlargement Fatigue: Rethinking the EU’s Approach in the Western Balkans
The EU’s approach to the Western Balkans demands a recalibration. If the EU addresses some challenges, it can navigate enlargement fatigue and foster a more positive and impactful relationship with accession countries. Addressing disinformation, communicating at the...
Frida Nilsson: implementing zero pollution and soil monitoring
Hosted by Frida Nilsson, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform discussed involving local and regional authorities and stakeholders to reduce air, water, and soil pollution by 2050 until they cause no harm to human health and natural services. As part of the EU soil...
COP28 Recognition for local and regional authorities
For the first time the leadership of local and regional authorities in driving climate action was recognized, a move long supported and pushed for by Vincent Chauvet, Mayor of Autun, France and Renew Europe CoR coordinator in the Commission for the Environment,...