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We are happy to announce that applications for the #EURegionsWeek 2025 are open! The kick-off meeting on 9 April officially marked the start of this year’s edition. Thank you to all the participants who joined the meeting to find out all there is to know about the 23 rd #EURegionsWeek! In case you missed the meeting, you can: Watch the video of the #EURegionsWeek 2025 kick off meeting Read the #EURegionsWeek 2025 kick off presentation The #EURegionsWeek will take place on 13-15 October 2025, in...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the #EURegionsWeek 2025 kick-off meeting has been postponed to Wednesday 9 April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The kick meeting will now take place: On 9 April, 10:30 - 12:30 (Brussels time) At Breydel Auditorium (European Commission, Avenue d'Auderghem 45, Brussels) The event will also be live-streamed. Online participants will be able to interact via Slido. Register to attend the meeting in person Follow the meeting remotely Please note...

The #EURegionsWeek 2025 kick-off meeting will take place on 26 March. Get ready to find out all about the 23 rd edition of the largest event on Cohesion Policy in the EU! The European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions are looking forward to jointly presenting this year's motto, themes, formats, and milestones. Shortly after the kick-off meeting, the Event guide will be available on our website, with information on: how to...

Welcome to the #EURegionsWeek 2025! This year’s edition will be officially launched during the kick-off meeting in March by the two co-organisers: the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy and the European Committee of the Regions. During the kick-off we will present the themes, formats, milestones and all you need to know about this year’s event. Shortly after the kick-off, the 2025 Event Guide will be available. The Event Guide will include information on: How...

Helsinki, Finland. Picture: Creative Commons. Saturday is usually associated with rest for most of us. It is a day when one can sleep in a little longer, scroll through social media for a while without leaving bed, meet friends, and dedicate more time to oneself . However, Saturday, October 5th, was a very productive day for the young participants of Youth4Regions. Simply put, this is a program for young journalists aimed at offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the EU and learning about...

Building awaiting to be refurbished covered by Graffiti Art. Picture: Marianne Graff. Upon entering the former National Gendarmerie Barracks, the vibrations of the metro can be felt through the halls of various buildings. Well connected, in the heart of Ixelles, the Usquare.brussels project aims to create a sustainable urban environment, fostering inclusivity – noticeable within the first minutes of being in the building, once you spot their unisex bathrooms. Acquired by the Brussels-Capital...

Accelerating EU Regional Reskilling through talent promotion. Picture: Adelina Lambreva. The EU is a mosaic of 242 regions that all face at some point issues like an aging population, the brain drain of young people, and a disbalance between the offered jobs and the skills of the working force. This observation has led to the session Accelerating EU Regional Reskilling through talent promotion. In the audience, there were three dozen people working throughout the EU on a regional level who were...

Facade of building ABC in project U-Square. Picture: Lydia Cortabitarte. The U-Square project, co-financed by the European Fund for Regional Development, will host facilities ranging from social housing to research centers and a food market. In 1992, after 200 years of service, the Belgium Gendarmerie was demilitarized, set to become a civilian police force. This historical change resulted in the abandonment of the Royal School of the Gendarmerie: four hectares of barracks, stables and other...

Ragna Fidjestøl, Director of EEA and Norway Grants : “Civil societies encourage a healthy public debate, addressing democratic values and inequalities. Therefore, vibrant civil societies are crucial for healthy democracies.” Picture: Hanna Öllös. The workshop "Every Voice Matters: Experiences in Citizen Engagement at Local Level," part of the 2024 European Week of Regions and Cities, highlighted initiatives supporting democracy and civil participation across Europe. It focused on EU-funded...

From left: Laure Verstraete (moderator and board member of the European Youth Forum); Thibalt Bonte (Acting Director of the Youth Service in Ghent); Tanya Hristova (Chair of the Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research, and Culture); Bilal Ata Aktas (consultant and member of DYPALL). Picture: Camilla Gnaccarini. In the context of the European Week of the Regions, the emphasis on addressing the needs of younger generations is particularly relevant. The session “European Youth...