Markku Markkula

EU energy policy should focus on local resources
24 Mar
EU energy policy should focus on local resources
The EU's energy ambition has great potential, and Europe’s cities and regions are ready to deliver, writes Markku Markkula.
Cities and regions are essential to reaching EU climate goals
21 Dec
Cities and regions are essential to reaching EU climate goals
Our cities and regions are essential to fulfilling the EU's climate and energy goals, argues Markku Markkula.
Cohesion policy is our best tool against Euroscepticism
10 Oct
Cohesion policy is our best tool against Euroscepticism
Supporting cities and regions and encouraging them to work together can restore confidence in Europe, writes Markku Markkula.
Algeria set to benefit from CoR's new capacity-building initiative
05 Jan
Algeria set to benefit from CoR's new capacity-building initiative
Algeria remains a centralised state but the local and regional level can act as a catalyst for change, says Markku Markkula.
Regions key to tackling EU challenges
16 Oct
Regions key to tackling EU challenges
Regional policy can help grow business, foster innovation and create jobs, argues Markku Markkula.

 

Juncker investment plan 'an excellent venture'
08 Sep
Juncker investment plan 'an excellent venture'
EU cities and regions can learn from each other and help their own development, says Markku Markkula.
EU regional innovation must unite public, private and third sectors
04 Jun
EU regional innovation must unite public, private and third sectors
Europe's regions must be encouraged to take a pioneering role in boosting innovation, argues Markku Markkula.
Clusters can help EU rise to 'grand societal challenges'
23 Mar
Clusters can help EU rise to 'grand societal challenges'
If Europe wants world class regional clusters then they must operate in global networks, writes Markku Markkula.