Stephen De RON

A key moment of the Winter School 2026 was the consultation on the EUDS, where YEPs raised concerns about disinformation, foreign interference and the growing fragility of democracy at local level.

Draft opinions by the European Committee of the Regions voice concerns about impact of proposed budget reforms.

Local and regional leaders shared with Commissioner McGrath their determination to contribute to EU’s effort to protect and support elections, the information space and democratic participation.