Preparing for an enlarged EU: Cities, regions and the debate on EU reforms

EU enlargement is a strategic priority that can only deliver its full benefits if the EU itself, along with Member States, regions and cities, is well prepared to address the impact of enlargement on its institutions and decision-making processes, budget and key policy areas such as cohesion. This forms the core of the debate on pre-enlargement reforms and policy reviews. The workshop will engage the audience - together with CoR members, representatives from the institutions, academics and think tanks - in a discussion on the implications of enlargement for European regions and cities, with a view to shape the contribution of the CoR to the EU policy review process.