Bringing Europe to Your Community!
The EURegionsWeek close to you are events that are connected to the European Week of Regions and Cities by theme. Close to you sessions start on the same date of the #EURegionsWeek programme in Brussels, 13 October, and continue till 30 November 2024. These sessions will bring the #EURegionsWeek close to communities all over Europe and beyond.
Why apply?
Visibility - your event will be publicized on the #EURegionsWeek website and newsletter.
Branding - gain access to official branding and templates.
Engagement - Connect with the #EURegionsWeek community and align your event with a major European initiative.
Support - Benefit from the outreach of Europe Direct Information Centres (EDICs) and European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPIOs).
Timeline
- 09 April: applications open
- 11 July: applications deadline
- 23 July: feedback to selected partners
- 28 July: programme published online
- 8 December: final reporting deadline
Who can apply?
#EURegionsWeek eligible applicants must be from/or have an established residence in:
- an EU Member State
- a country contributing to/participating in an EU programme
How to apply?
- Sign in to your #EURegionsWeek account
- Crete a new application for the EURegionsWeek close to you
- Submit your application by 11 July
- Demonstrate how your event aligns with the 2025 thematic priorities and its value for participants
- Applications will be subject to evaluation by the #EURegionsWeek organisers
- Make sure you involve elected politicians
- Liaise your event with an European Direct Information Centre or an European Parliament Liason Office
Motto and Thematic clusters
Motto: Shaping tomorrow, together
Cohesion and Growth for the Future
The right to stay: Unlocking the potential of every territory
Cities building tomorrow
Spotlight theme: GREEN TRANSITION – MOBILISE YOUR COMMUNITIES!
In 2025 the EURegionsWeek close to you programme wants to engage regions, cities and their local communities in dialogues on how to make the cities and regions of tomorrow good places to live in. With a spotlight on innovative solutions in the green transition, these conversations will feed the debate ahead of the United National Climate Change Conference (COP30) taking place in Belém, Brazil in November 2025.
- Engage in discussions on how to harvest the benefits of the green transition by ensuring access to sustainable and affordable energy, improving air quality, and making our cities and regions greener, cleaner and prosperous.
- Let's show together how cities and regions can create thriving economies within the planetary boundaries, now and for the long-term.
Event format
onsite, hybrid or fully digital format
panels must be gender balanced and reflect the diversity of the local community
engaging and participatory
Suggested formats:
"Local dialogue" format:
a participatory event where speakers and participants interact each other in a lively and open debate (small group exchanges, discussions, questions and answers sessions)
all members of the wider community engaged in the debate, especially those whose voices are traditionally under-represented in democratic processes
at least half of the event dedicated to exchanges with the audience
panel of speakers (we recommend no more than 4) must be gender balanced, and reflect the diversity of the local community
Local organisers can create events, which will truly help people at local and regional levels to contribute to shape the future of tomorrow, together!
Info sessions (followed by Q&A)
- presenting and discussing the new Multi Annual Financial Framework, EU cohesion policy and recovery plans
- short and dynamic scenario where few speakers (we recommend up to 3 speakers) have a short presentation, followed by an open questions debate with participants.
We recommend to involve Members of the European Committee of the Regions, Members of the European Parliament, Young Elected Politicians and EU Local Councillors in your debate.
By participating in the #EURegionsWeek, organisers commit to respecting the principles of gender balance, greening and data protection of participants in the event.
Responsibilities of organisers
Overall organisation – applicants are entirely responsible for the content, planning and execution of the event. The #EURegionsWeek organisers are not responsible for any organisational, logistical or content-related aspects of these events.
Promotion – get features on the #EURegionsWeek website. Nevertheless, we recommend that organisers promote their event to the local community. By using the hashtag #EURegionsWeek, a large audience will also be attracted to any social media posts.
Feedback – partners agree to give feedback on the scope and content of their event to the #EURegionsWeek organisers via the official report form on the EURegionsWeek platform within one week of the date of their event.
Ready to bring the EURegionsWeek to your community? Apply now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Europe!
