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Wednesday morning three representatives met to discuss how they each worked to secure the skills needed for the future and a green transition. In the outskirts of Gothenburg in Sweden a distinct partnership has been made. A car company, a private real estate company and a public real estate company has joined forces to tackle one of the great issues facing several suburbs in Sweden: People, who aren’t taking part in society. Celine Domecq, public affairs director of Volvo Car Corporation, shed...

Visitors of the 21st European Week of Regions and Cities have been taken on a journey from the heart of Brussels all the way to Sicily, an island in center of Mediterranean, as a part of ‘Sicilian food experience’ that was held on Tuesday 10th October. The tasting was put together by Dr. Margherita Caccamo – Macro Area Research and Development CorRFILaC and by Dr. Francesca Cerami – Director of Idimed and Coordinator of the Sicilian Territories’ Supply Chain District Network – C.I.B.O. The stand...

During the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023, the participants had a taste of Peloponnese with food grown in the region and century-old recipes. From gliko tou koutaliou (spoon sweet, traditionally served as an appetiser to guests), to graviera cheese, to a combination of fetta and watermelon—a popular refreshing summer snack— the region presented its rich cuisine and locally produced food. Participants also had the chance to taste Sinastria and Nemea wine, the famous red, white, and rose...

Regions and cities play a fundamental part in how the EU works. That’s why cohesion amongst each other is essential and why the EU Cohesion Policy is vital in promoting such bonds. The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event promoting regional and local development. The core focus of this week is the EU Cohesion Policy that we mentioned above, and the impact this has on regions and towns across the member states. Interreg Europe is a series of programmes aimed at...

In this panel, speakers discussed how to best involve young people in democratic processes, how to make the upcoming European elections more attractive, and how to build policies that really listen to the needs of boys and girls. Tine Radinja, member of the European Committee of the Regions, explained the importance of involvement at the local level. María Rodríguez Alcázar, president of the European Youth Forum, emphasised the priorities of the platform she represents: more policies for young...

It has never been more urgent to use cohesion funds to attract and retain citizens and protect existing communities in small and medium-sized cities, local representatives from five European cities discussed in Brussels. The talk formed part of the 2023 European Week of Regions and Cities and touched upon the topics of infrastructure, biodiversity, leadership and cooperation, and strategy and vision. The panel heard how the cities from different corners of the bloc made use of the cohesion funds...

At a time when every young person seems to be leaving their regions, it looks like the older generations have finally received the metaphorical wake-up call. In a race against the clock, authorities - from big to small - have started implementing projects that aim to stop the brain drain and attract new talent. Romanians say that if you don’t have an old person, you should buy one - and although intelligence that comes with maturity is important, so is harnessing young talent. Seeing as 2023 is...

Thank you for being with us, discussing, showcasing, networking, questioning, and celebrating regions and cities achievements and planning new projects and Europe's future together. With over 7000 participants, 500 speakers and 220 workshops you made this first fully physical event after the pandemic a glowing success. And this was not all: you can still attend all over Europe the Week's Side Events until the 9th of November and if you missed an event, couldn't be with us or you particular want...

According to experts, it's vital to ensure that European youth are equipped with future-ready skills for advancing the digital and green transitions. During the session titled "Young brains, regional gains!" at the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, specialists discussed inspirations from Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, France, and Denmark. They uncovered best practices for preparing the youth for upcoming challenges. Author: Nala Kamel and Lissett Palma Neira | Editor: Barbora...

“Brace” and “Improve” are projects that work with local and regional governments to bridge cultural differences through sport. With UEFA's support, a municipal network will be established for the social inclusion of young migrants. Every year, an increasing number of young migrants arrive in different European countries with the aim of improving the quality of their lives and starting on a more prosperous path. These countries strive to help them build their present and future as well as to...