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Join us for the European Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons on the 18-19 March 2024https://web.cor.europa.eu/ea/News/Pages/Join-us-for-the-European-Summit-of-Regions-and-Cities-in-Mons-on-the-18-19-March-2024.aspx2024-02-01T23:00:00ZJoin us for the European Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons on the 18-19 March 2024<p>Global challenges and local solutions is a motto which will be discussed by 1,500 delegates for the 10th summit of regions and cities.  We would like to invite you to join us in debating many themes from a local and regional perspective, shape our regions future and debate the European elections. <br><br>We encourage as many of our friends to attend.  Please register here: <a href="https://cor.europa.eu/en/summits/2024">https://cor.europa.eu/en/summits/2024</a><br>​</p>
Empowering European Youth from the CoR: EA Group YEP and EFA Youth Participate in the EU Elections Debatehttps://web.cor.europa.eu/ea/News/Pages/Empowering-European-Youth-from-the-CoR-EA-Group-YEP-and-EFA-Youth-Participate-in-the-EU-Elections-Debate.aspx2024-01-31T23:00:00ZEmpowering European Youth from the CoR: EA Group YEP and EFA Youth Participate in the EU Elections Debate<p>​As the next European elections approach, scheduled from 6th to 9th June 2024, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) hosted a lively debate on the future of Europe in its 159th Plenary Session, held in the Parliament hemicycle. The debate featured youth organizations from different European political families, as well as Young Elected Politicians (YEPs) from each group. The discussions reflected diverse perspectives on the role of youth in shaping the EU's democracy, and the urgency of motivating young people to vote.<br><br>The first debate included the participation of Valentina Servera Clavell, president of the youth movement of the European Free Alliance (EFA) party. She emphasized the need for more youth representation and diversity in European institutions, and the need for young generations to feel represented by them. She also denounced language and cultural suppression, giving examples of the lack of rights for languages such as Catalan and Breton, and urging members to keep advocating for this diversity.<br><br>The second debate focused on how to mobilise young people ahead of elections. It featured the participation of Máirín McGrath, YEP of the European Alliance (EA) Group. She highlighted the increased engagement of young people in the EU and stressed the importance of youth participation in elections. She suggested some improvements, such as better political education and transparent media engagement. She also criticized holding elections in June, proposing May as a better alternative due to conflicts with exams and travel plans.<br><br>Finally, other members also took part in the debate, such as Joseph Kobor, recently appointed as rapporteur general for an opinion on the Defence of Democracy Package. He pointed out that Europe had failed in many challenges with young people, and that Europe should change to better represent the interests of the young. The debate on the future of Europe at the CoR was a valuable opportunity to hear the voices of young people from different political backgrounds and regions. As the next European elections draw near, the CoR reaffirmed its commitment to supporting youth participation and representation in the EU’s democracy.</p>
COP28: Final deal does not recognize essential role of regions and cities in achieving climate goalshttps://web.cor.europa.eu/ea/News/Pages/COP28-Final-deal-does-not-recognize-essential-role-of-regions-and-cities-in-achieving-climate-goals.aspx2024-01-31T23:00:00ZCOP28: Final deal does not recognize essential role of regions and cities in achieving climate goals<p>​On 1 February the CoR Plenary met to debate the outcome of COP 28  in presence of Martin Hojsík, Vice-President of the European Parliament.<br><br>Mr Gryffroy, member of the EA Group who took part in the CoR delegation to COP28, speaking in the debate, pointed out that the final deal has been great step forward when it comes to transitioning away from fossil fuels and recognising the role of innovation and clean technologies. However, he felt the essential role of local governments in defining and implementing climate policies has been neglected.<br> <br>"We joined COP28 with expectations and hopes that Parties would make further progress when it comes to formally acknowledging the essential role of subnational governments in achieving climate goals. In the end what we get are just nice words and lots of promises" <br>Did it recognize the pivotal role of regions and cities?  Did it acknowledge our role on improving energy efficiency, renewable energy, urban planning?<br>The answer is  clearly no, said Gryffroy<br> <br>According to Mr Gryffroy, who is member of the Flemish Parliament, there have been laudable initiatives launched over the last years such as the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP), including several Member States committing to involve local and regional governments in climate policies. Yet, multilevel governance remains a pledge rather than a binding commitment for all parties, he concluded.</p>

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19/03/202411:00 - 18:00Mons, Belgiumhttps://memportal.cor.europa.eu/Meeting/CommitteeAgendaParticipants: EA members and alternates
  
22/03/202411:00 - 18:00CoRhttps://memportal.cor.europa.eu/Meeting/CommitteeAgendaParticipants: EA members and alternates
  
08/04/202411:00 - 18:00CoRhttps://memportal.cor.europa.eu/Meeting/CommitteeAgendaParticipants: EA members and alternates
  
09/04/202411:00 - 18:00CoRhttps://memportal.cor.europa.eu/Meeting/CommitteeAgendaParticipants: EA members and alternates
  
10/04/202411:00 - 18:00CoRhttps://memportal.cor.europa.eu/Meeting/CommitteeAgendaParticipants: EA members and alternates
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