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Media Programme

Thursday 03 March 2022
08:30-09:00 (UTC+2)
Welcome by the Heads of press of the CoR and the South Region and introduction to the Summit
10:30-11:00 (UTC+2)
Press conference - The EU and Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Moderator: Michele Cercone Spokesperson of the President of the CoR

Participants:

  • Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of the Regions
  • Renaud Muselier, President of the Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

11:00-12:30 (UTC+2)
12:30-14:00 (UTC+2)
Photo opportunity : Young Elected Politicians' actions for Ukraine
14:00-15:00 (UTC+2)
15:00-15:30 (UTC+2)
Press conference – EU funds supporting the recovery in regions, cities and villages

Moderator: Chris Jones, Head of Press of the European Committee of the Regions

Participants:

  • Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of the Regions
  • Renaud Muselier, President of the Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
  • Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms 
  • Jacqueline Gourault, French Minister for Territorial Cohesion and Relations with Local and Regional Authorities
  • Younous Omarjee, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of REGI Committee

15:30-16:30 (UTC+2)
16:30-17:00 (UTC+2)
Coffee break – Interview opportunities
17:00-18:00 (UTC+2)
18:00-18:30 (UTC+2)
Photo opportunity - Gathering in front of Marseille city hall in solidarity with Ukraine

Participants:

  • Apostolos Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of the Regions
  • Renaud Muselier, President of the Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Friday 04 March 2022
10:30-11:00 (UTC+2)
Coffee break – Interview opportunities
16:00-16:30 (UTC+2)
Coffee break – Interview opportunities