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As the European Green Deal currently represents the main priority of the EU policy, it is no wonder that the topic is being largely discussed among the member countries. To be the first continent that will achieve climate neutrality and become the role model for others - that is the ambitious goal, Ursula von der Leyen has stated for the union. By Eliška Volencová (Edited by Dino Subašić) The President of the European Commission strongly supports this transition and emphasizes, that it is not...

Can you imagine your life without oxygen, your house without furniture, or your winter holiday without a Christmas tree? There are so many more things that couldn’t be possible without a forest. On top of that, the forest sector plays a significant role in climate change mitigation, especially through the capture of CO2 in forests and wood products, as well as through material and energy substitution. The policies the government designed in the last couple of years are the ones that will enable...

The EU4Health Programme could be summarised in three words: prevention, digitalization, and cooperation. Developed as an answer to the COVID-19 crisis, it promises to look beyond the pandemic and launch the Union into a more cohesive, healthier future. Will it be successful? By Anna Credendino. (Edited by Marta Silvia Viganò) Imagine a single, efficient healthcare system for the whole European Union. Professionals share clinical information about their patients and exchange treatment options...

Many of today’s older people will have seen vast changes in their urban communities over a short period of time. Their lives, along with their surroundings, have changed dramatically, presenting new challenges. Now the EU-funded initiative URBANAGE seeks to ease some of the challenges faced by older people in Europe, by placing their voices in the heart of urban planning. Elsie Haldane (Edited by Vilde Skorpen Wikan) Across the world, over 500 million people aged 65+ and over live in cities...

Youth from all around Europe gathered in Brussels, Belgium and discussed cohesion and important reforms with European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira. More than 50 participants and eight videos from different regions made by "Youth4Regions" alumni had one purpose: united citizens dialogue. "My goal is to support the young generation," Madame Commissioner Ferreira said. The words are important not only to the Citizens Dialogue, but to the entire next generation of Europe. By Guste Valantinaviciute...

Air pollution is a problem that affects everyone. But very few people have the scientific expertise to come up with solutions. A session of the 19th European Week of the Regions and the Cities aimed to fix this issue by introducing five projects that empower citizens to independently use scientific tools to develop measures to improve air quality in their area. By Isabelle Bock (Edited by Vilde Skorpen Wikan) Few people oppose clean air and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Yet too...

Be part of #EURegionsWeek! Share with us your preparedness for a change and a recovery that is resilient, green, digital and inclusive. Click on the survey #VoiceOfTheWeek and make your voice heard! This online survey will close on Thursday 10:00 CET and the results will be shared during the Closing session.

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The # EURegionsWeek 2021 is approaching! 300 sessions spread over 4 days, almost 850 speakers from all over the EU and beyond, 365 hours of interactive conferences, more than 100 video clips and 30 stands will show stories and testimonials about concrete projects. Do not miss the Opening of the 19th European Week of Regions and Cities; certainly follow the Citizen’s Dialogue - a live debate and exchange between Commissioner Ferreira and young EU journalists-, the awarding of the Megalizzi...

The 19th edition of EURegionsWeek ‘ Together for Recovery’ is ready to take off virtually, with its 300 sessions dedicated to: Cohesion: from emergency to resilience Green transition: for a sustainable and green recovery Digital transition for people Citizens’ engagement for an inclusive, participative and fair recovery. The new platform gives access to many features: registration to the event until the last day, engagement, networking, community and more. Log in and create your profile to start...