
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
Moderator
Practical information
- When
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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
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The Right to Stay: unlocking the potential of every territory
- Languages
- English, Italian, Polish
Partners

Principality of Asturias
Centre Val de Loire Region

Castilla y León Regional Government

Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region

Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region
Marshal's Office of the Lodzkie Region

Centro Regional Coordination and Development Commission Public Institute (CCDRC I.P.)
Malopolska Region
Document
programme-session-14pd252121