Following a referral by the Romanian Presidency and in view of the upcoming second report of the European Commission on the implementation of Macro-regional strategies, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has decided to prepare an opinion on "Macro-regional strategies, such as the Danube: a framework for promoting transnational clusters". We are pleased to announce that Mr Dainis TURLAY (LV/ALDE), rapporteur for the CoR opinion on the matter, would like to meet with representatives of local and regional associations and other stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the relevant topic of this opinion. The consultation meeting will take place on 29 January 2019, from 10:45 to 12:15 in the European Committee of the Regions building (Rue Belliard 99-101, 1040 Brussels), room JDE 51.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on "A Clean Planet for all A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy referral" based on a proposal by the European Commission. 

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is currently preparing an own-initiative opinion on "A place-based approach to EU industrial policy". The CoR's ECON Commission has appointed as rapporteur for this opinion Ms Jeanette BALJEU (NL/ALDE), Commissioner in the Province of South Holland. The opinion aims to make the political case for how an EU industrial policy strategy can be implemented using a territorial or place-based approach, for the role of regional and local authorities in its implementation and for how their role can be supported by EU initiatives. It also aims to highlight how such a strategy can contribute to a low carbon and circular economy that is a driver of innovation and new business and employment opportunities in a regional and local context. In preparation for this opinion, the rapporteur would like to invite all relevant stakeholders to take part in an exchange of views on 15 February 2019 at the CoR in Brussels. Mr. Pietro Celotti and his colleagues from the consultancy company t33 will make a short presentation of a study on "Implementing a place-based approach to EU industrial policy strategy" which the CoR has commissioned. While this consultation is open to all interested parties, representatives of cities and regions as well as think tanks, NGOs and associations working in the field of industry and related areas are particularly welcome. Participants will be encouraged to concisely explain their views on the topic and should be ready to take an active part in the exchange.  

 

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion (ECON-VI/036) on the "The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund" 

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on A renewed European agenda for Research and Innovation COM(2018) 306 final. The opinion will react to and bring forward ideas from the local and regional point of view to the European Commission's Communication published on 15 May 2018. The rapporteur of the opinion, Ms Birgitta SACRÉDEUS (SE/EPP), Member of Dalarna County Council, together with her expert, Ms Eva Marie RIGNÉ, would be happy to meet with representatives of your organisation and other important stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the relevant topics of this opinion to gather the different points of view and discuss the main issues.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on Artificial Intelligence for Europe COM(2018) 237 final. The opinion will react to and bring forward ideas from the local and regional point of view to the European Commission's Communication published on 25 April 2018. The rapporteur of the opinion, Mr Jan Trei (EE/EPP), Mayor of Viimsi Rural Municipality, together with his expert, Mr Raivo Sell, would be happy to meet with representatives of your organisation and other important stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the relevant topics of this opinion to gather the different points of views and discuss the main issues.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion (ECON-VI/039) on the "The InvestEU Programme" 

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion (ECON-VI/037) on the "Reform Support Programme and European Investment Stabilisation Function" (the European Commission's legislative proposals COM(2018)391 final) and COM(2018)387 final. The rapporteur of the opinion, Ms Olga Zrihen (BE/PES), and her expert Ms. Élodie Declercq, would be happy to meet with representatives of local and regional associations as well as of cities and regions, think tanks and other relevant stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the topics of this opinion. During the meeting, Mr Haris Martinos (Metis GmbH) will present some preliminary results of an ongoing study commissioned by the CoR on "Administrative capacity of local and regional authorities: Opportunities and challenges for structural reforms and a more effective European economic governance".  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on the "European Social Fund Plus" (the European Commission's legislative proposal COM(2018) 382). The rapporteur on the opinion, Ms Susanna Pacheco Díaz (ES/Group of the Party of European Socialists), President of Andalusia, and her expert Ms Luz Picado Durán, would be happy to meet with representatives of local and regional associations and other stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the relevant topic of this opinion. After a short introduction, stakeholders will be invited to exchange views with the rapporteur and her expert.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion (ECON-VI/035) on the "Taxation of the Digital Economy" (the European Commission's legislative proposals COM(2018) 147 final) and COM(2018) 148 final. The rapporteur of the opinion, Mr Jean-Luc Vanraes (BE/ALDE) will discuss the subject with experts from BusinessEurope, Accountancy Europe and DigitalEurope. The rapporteur would be happy to invite representatives of local and regional associations and other relevant stakeholders on the topic of this opinion and to exchange views with them.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has decided to prepare an opinion on the proposal for the "Common Provisions Regulation", that was presented by the European Commission on 29 May 2018 (COM(2018) 375 final). We are pleased to announce that Ms Catiuscia MARINI (IT/PES) and Mr Michael SCHNEIDER (DE/EPP), the two co-rapporteurs for the CoR opinion on the matter, would like to meet with representatives of local and regional associations and other stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the relevant topic of this opinion. The consultation meeting will take place on 12 September 2018 from 11:00 to 12:30 in the European Committee of the Regions building (Rue Belliard 99-101, 1040 Brussels), room JDE 51. Interpretation will be provided in English, Italian and German (tbc).  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on the "Cross-Border Mechanism" (the European Commission's legislative proposal COM(2018) 373 final). The rapporteur of the opinion, Mr Bouke Arends (NL/PES), would be happy to meet with representatives of local and regional associations and other relevant stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the topic of this opinion.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion (ECON-VI-038) on the "Single Market Programme" (the European Commission's legislative proposal COM(2018) 441 final). The rapporteur of the opinion, Ms Deirdre Forde (IE/EPP), would be happy to meet with representatives of local and regional associations and other relevant stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the topic of this opinion.  

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is drafting an opinion on "Creative Europe and A New European Agenda for Culture" with rapporteur Mr János Ádám Karácsony (HU/EPP), Representative of local government of Village Tahitótfalu. The rapporteur on the opinion would be happy to meet with representatives of local and regional associations and other stakeholders for a consultation and an exchange of views on the subjects of this CoR Opinion. The following proposals by the European Commission are concerned: - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Creative Europe programme (2021-2027) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013, COM(2018) 366 final - Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on A New European Agenda for Culture, COM(2018) 267 final  

The Stakeholder Consultation aims to discuss the proposal by the European Commission on the establishing of the space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme. (COM(2018) 447 final) The adoption of the CoR opinion is foreseen during its Plenary Session in Brussels on 5-6 December 2018. Adoption of the draft opinion in the ENVE Commission is planned for 15 November 2018.