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European Week of Regions and Cities

Freedom to stay: how to tackle demographic challenge from a regional perspective

Ageing, depopulation and “talent development traps” are increasingly affecting more and more regions in the EU. The Letta Report introduces the concept of “freedom to stay”, which underlines the need to ensure that people have a real choice to remain in their home regions and communities, rather than being forced to move due to economic, social or demographic pressures. The goal of this political debate will be discussing the demographic challenges and possible solutions to address. The session will be held in two panels: 1) Political debate-3 speakers 2) Sharing best practices-3 speakers 4 members of the CoR and one YEP are confirmed and the gender balance is guaranteed

  • Cohesion | Demographics (depopulation and ageing) | Local and regional | Territorial | Youth and citizens engagement
  • Code: 14PD252121
  • Jacques Delors building, JDE 53

Speakers

Alexandra RODRIGUES

  • Director, Centro Regional Coordination and Development Commission Public Institute (CCDRC I.P.)

Moderator

Practical information

When
Tue 14/10/2025, 16:30 - 18:00 CET
Where
Jacques Delors building, JDE 53
Type of partnership
Regional partnership
Format
Political/policy debate
Theme
The Right to Stay: unlocking the potential of every territory
Languages
English, Italian, Polish

Partners

Principality of Asturias

Principality of Asturias

  • Oviedo | Spain
Centre Val de Loire Region

Centre Val de Loire Region

  • Orléans | France
Castilla y León Regional Government

Castilla y León Regional Government

  • Valladolid | Spain
Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region

Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region

  • Aosta | Italy
Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region

Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region

  • Toruń | Poland
Marshal's Office of the Lodzkie Region

Marshal's Office of the Lodzkie Region

  • Lodz | Poland
Centro Regional Coordination and Development Commission Public Institute (CCDRC I.P.)

Centro Regional Coordination and Development Commission Public Institute (CCDRC I.P.)

  • Coimbra | Portugal
Malopolska Region

Malopolska Region

  • Krakow | Poland

Document

programme-session-14pd252121
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