During the CoR Plenary session, Mr. Stanislaw Szwabski, the President of Gdynia City Council, Member of the Committee of the Regions, responded on behalf of EA Group to the statement of Mr. Lewandowski, Commissioner responsible for EU Budget, who presented the progress of discussions on the EU budget review.

Mr Szwabski highlighted that the EU budget review is very important for all citizens and for future generations. He also added the EU not only needs of leadership, but also needs the tools to act. Alongside the other activities financed by the European Union, cohesion policy can and should continue to play a crucial role specially in reducing disparities between European regions. Cohesion policy can help all regions to contribute to a sustainable and prosperous Europe. This is a basic instrument for achieving the pro-growth objectives across the European Union.