Regije i gradovi sa zanimanjem iščekuju akcijski plan za provedbu europskog stupa socijalnih prava koji će se predstaviti 3. ožujka. Taj bi plan trebao poslati snažnu poruku čelnicima i čelnicama država i vlada koji će se 7. i 8. svibnja okupiti u Portu kako bi povećali svoje ambicije i osigurali pravednu tranziciju nakon pandemije COVID-a 19, naglasili su članovi i članice Europskog odbora regija (OR) u raspravi s predstavnikom portugalskog predsjedništva Vijeća.

The European Committee of the Regions and the European Commission's European Alliance of Apprenticeships (EAfA) organised on 26 January a joint online event, the second in a series of roadmap events leading to a high-level conference on apprenticeships. The event was supported by the German Delegation of the Committee of the Regions, the European Association of Regional & Local Authorities for Lifelong Learning (EARLALL) and the Basque Government. The live-streamed event explored emerging opportunities in relation to apprenticeships for regional and local authorities at a time when the green and digital transitions are accelerating across Europe.

Members of the European Committee of the Regions have welcomed the European Commission's increased focus on regional and local innovation ecosystems. On 30 September, the Commission published a c ommunication on a new European Research Area for Research and Innovation . It promises strategic and coordinated support to regions and cities, building on successful initiatives such as the Knowledge Exchange Platform and Science meets Regions, which will be upgraded to a strategic level.

Members can also share their experiences directly via the European Committee of the Regions and its COVID-19 Exchange Platform. Please write to covid19@cor.europa.eu. A thanks to all those who provided input.