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Following an overwhelming response to the January to April open call, more than 500 selected partners were invited to a second partners' meeting on 27 May. Taking into account the difficult situation we are all facing in these times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of the #EURegionsWeek hosted the meeting virtually: more than 450 partners were connected and shared their feedback online. To view the recording of the meeting and the slides presented, check the event website Partners’...

Congratulations to the 12 teams preselected for EU Datathon 2020, the EU open data competition! Now the real work begins for them to build an application in time for the European Week of Regions and Cities in October. This year’s EU Datathon adventure started in February with the call to data geeks worldwide to propose ideas for applications using open data from the EU institutions, agencies and bodies. The deadline for proposals was early May. The preselection jury had 121 proposals to select...

The call for partners for the 18th European Week of Regions and Cities has just been closed and the organizers are thrilled to reveal the unprecedented number of applications received: over 600! The results of the evaluation process and the final list of partners will be unveiled on 19 May. In the meantime the European Commission/DG REGIO and the European Committee of the Regions would like to thank you all for the interest shown and ensure our commitment in continuing working on the next...

The call for partners for the European Week of Regions and Cities remains open. Taking into account the difficult situation we are all facing in these times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of the #EURegionsWeek have extended the application deadline to become an event partner until 17 April 2020. As organisers, the European Commission/DG REGIO and the European Committee of the Regions are closely following the developments of the pandemic and the unfolding of exit strategy. We are...

In light of the latest developments of the Corona-virus pandemic and its impact on public and private entities across Europe, the organizers of the European Week of Regions and Cities have decided to extend the deadline for submitting applications to become partners of the 2020 edition until 17 April. We recognize the difficulties partners across Europe may be facing at the moment, with many offices being locked down or seriously impacted by the ongoing pandemic. By extending the application...

The deadline to apply online to become a partner of the European Week of Regions and Cities 2020 is approaching. Visit the Partners section of the event website, read the EURegionsWeek 2020 guide for event partners and apply ( Partners, Regional Partnerships) As a reminder, this edition’s themes are: Green Europe Cohesion and Cooperation Empowering Citizens Don’t miss the opportunity to become a partner! Applications deadline is 27 March 2020.

Some regions and cities have expressed their interest in joining a Regional Partnership or finding partners to complete their Regional Partnership. Have a look at the list and get in touch with them. The call for applications to become an event partner ( Regional Partnerships, Partners) of the 18th European Week of Regions and Cities 2020 is open until 27 March. Further information can be found in the "Partners" section of the event website.

The fourth edition of #EUDatathon has been launched on 19 February. To take part to the competition, you should propose the development of an application that links and uses open datasets, of which at least one from the thousands made available by the EU institutions, agencies and bodies. To find out more please click here. Grab your chance and unveil your creativity and talent with open data! Deadline for application is 3 May.

Are you interested in becoming a member of a Regional Partnership at the #EURegionsWeek 2020 but you have not found your partner regions or cities yet? Or are you looking for a region or a city to complete your partnership? Regions and cities looking for partners, with whom they can set up a Regional Partnership, can use the partner search tool. The survey should be completed by 19 February at the latest. The list of entries will be published on the event website.

Following the many questions from Interreg projects at and following the 30 January partners´ meeting, we have opened applications for the 18th edition in 2020 (Interreg 30th Anniversary) to Interreg projects. Should your project fit one of the 3 topics of Interreg 30 (Greener Europe, Youth involvement, We all have a neighbour) do not hesitate to apply to become a partner! More details in our amended