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Can data tools be fun to work with? Regardless of the answer, there are multiple opportunities for journalists to use them to find a story. Imagine being able to access a centralized system of EU cohesion fund data: this may lead you to your next project. While journalists want transparency in what is happening with EU money in cities and regions, EU officials want visibility of cohesion projects funded by the EU. A place to find new stories On the final day of the EU Regions Week, Roberto...

The European Union invited Ukraine to a dialogue on the 2 nd December 1991, a day after Ukrainian people expressed their wish to live in an independent state at a referendum. This event can be considered as the start of the Ukraine-EU relations. These relations have never been simple. Throughout history, there have been both “springs” and “winters”, but at decisive moments, Ukrainian people have defended their democracy and their right to be in the EU. Ukraine is a priority partner for the EU...

An opportunity to approach international media outlets arises for young journalists all over Europe and its neighbouring countries: In the context of the 20th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities, the young journalists of the Youth4Regions visited the bureau of Politico - a newspaper covering international politics. The two journalists Wilhelmine Preussen and Tristan Fiedler guided the participants of the programme through the office of Politico and gave them insight into the...

The 20th edition of the EU Regions and Cities Week kicked off on Monday, October 10th, 2022, with a wide range of both onsite and online workshops, conferences, and info sessions. Key issues around which revolves the Brussels-based event dedicated to European cohesion policy are: green and digital transition, territorial cohesion, youth empowerment. Most of the aforementioned topics were at the heart of the discussion carried out within the online workshop “Digital platforms: culture, belonging...

Brussels – The contribution of local actors and civil society to green energy transition is majorly important, as shared by members of the European Committee of the Regions . On this note, the workshop "The contribution of local actor on green and energy transition" was held in Jacques Delors Building on October 13th. Discussing for over hour and half, the speakers suggested the ways to accelerate the transition, urging to bold actions. Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, introduced...

As climate change is becoming an inevitable topic for decision makers over the years, reflecting on inspirational actions all over Europe to include youth in the discussion can help us move a step forward into more inclusive environmental policy making. Even though they are amongst the people that are going to witness climate change the most throughout their lives, young people are often not invited into the room when it comes to decision making to overcome environmental challenges. If this...

The European Commission wants to preserve the next framework of funds for the Cohesion Policy. Despite the current crisis that Europe is facing, mainly related to the energy crisis, Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, hopes that the next community framework 2021-2027 can solve more problems, namely around the social inequalities aggravated by the pandemic. For the Commissioner it is important to “look at the long-term”, as Cohesion policy has to be applied to hit the...

Young journalists and journalism students have covered the European Week of Regions and Cities, reporting on various sessions that spoke to their interests. They came from all over Europe and beyond to take part in Youth4Regions, the programme for aspiring journalists. They have attended trainings about journalism and the EU, have received mentorship, have visited media organisations and have worked together with experienced journalists in the EURegionsWeek press room. Have a peak at the result...

This first ever hybrid edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities has come to an end. It was wonderful to welcome almost 2.000 participants onsite and almost 20.000 online. With its 500 partners, 16 stands, 1283 speakers and moderators, 122 video testimonials, the activities of this year have addressed the New challenges for Europe’s cohesion focusing mainly on 4 themes: green transition, territorial cohesion, digital transition and youth empowerment. The Opening session was the first...

In the elections at all levels of the European Union, young people vote significantly less than older generations. They also participate less in other forms of political action, like signing petitions or joining unofficial strikes. The vast majority of European trade unions – 27 out of 31 countries – cannot stop membership decline. The same trend goes also for being a member of political parties, and even though it is a general trend for all ages, young people are representing as members one...