​La septième réunion de la commission pour le développement territorial durable de l'Assemblée régionale et locale euro-méditerranéenne (ARLEM) aura lieu le mardi 26 octobre 2021 à Bruxelles et en ligne. Après plusieurs mois pendant lesquels les réunions n'ont été organisées que sous forme virtuelle, les membres de l'ARLEM auront enfin la possibilité de se rencontrer en personne dans le cadre de cet événement qui aura lieu sous le mode hybride. 

The European Commission (EC) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) have joined forces to organize a conference on the revision of the "Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD)", as a side event during the European Week of Regions and Cities, on 26 October 2021. 

Pforzheim and Győr-Moson-Sopron are organising three "Digital Citizens' Dialogues on the Future of Europe" together with Europe Direct Győr-Moson-Sopron.  

The CoR is launching a call for expression of interest addressed to officials of local and regional authorities (LRAs) to participate in the European Migration Forum From pandemic to recovery: challenges and best practices in migration management . 

On the day after the 7th Commission meeting, ARLEM is co-organising a workshop with the Union for the Mediterranean (UFM), MedCities and partners on "City to city cooperation: successful practices and promising frameworks". You can participate online on Wednesday, 27 October between 9:00 and 17:00. 

​​During the Broadband Platform 2021 autumn meeting, European Commission experts and local and regional politicians will virtually gather to discuss challenges and opportunities linked to digital transition and connectivity for cities and regions in Europe.  

The 10th COTER commission meeting will take place on Thursday 28 October from 11:00 to 17:00 (Brussels time). In light of the current Covid-19 situation, and in accordance with the President's Decision No 20/2021, the meeting will be held in hybrid mode. 

Harghita County Council in Romania has several objectives related to local support, including social assistance, EU projects management and eradication of poverty, among other activities, having as subordinated institution the Directorate for Social Assistance and Child Protection.The council deals with several EU projects, including the Interreg Project 'Dream Road- Danube REgion for improved Access and eMpowerment of ROmA Development.  

On 4th November, the Region of Sicily in partnership with the European Committee of the Regions, will hold the event ​"Island territories and the principle of territorial cohesion in the islands of the European Union".  

On 8th November 2021, the European Committee of the Regions will partner with the Regional Government of Castile-La Mancha to offer young citizens a local dialogue on the issues which matter to them in the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe. 

On 12 November 2021, from 10:00 a.m., the European Committee of the Regions – in cooperation with other subnational governments and networks/organisations of cities and regions – will organize a virtual discussion about the major outcomes of the UNFCCC COP26. 

The province North-Holland, the House of the Dutch Provinces, and the European Committee of the Regions, will hold an event in Amsterdam on 16 November to reflect on the outcome of the C0P26, raise public and political awareness about the EU’s climate ambitions and investrnent opportunities, and showcase Noord-Holland’s vision for the energy transition. 

On 17, 18 and 23 November 2021, YEPs will gather in a three day forum to draft recommendations on key priorities for the European Committee of the Regions. 

The 10th NAT commission meeting will take place on Monday 22 N 2021 from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00 at the European Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard 99-101, Brussels room JDE 52. In light of the current Covid-19 situation, the meeting will be held in hybrid mode. 

We are looking forward to welcome you to the seventh edition of the Forum "Cities and Regions for International Partnerships" (formerly called "Assises of Decentralised Cooperation") which will take place as a fully digital event on the 29th and 30th November 2021. Organised jointly by the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions, the forum provides a unique space for dialogue and fostering cooperation among local and regional authorities from the European Union and its partner countries.