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27 Sep Regions & Cities

Issue 541 | 27 September 2021

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by The Parliament Magazine

24 Nov Regions & Cities

The dawn of the digital lighting metropolis

04 Jan Regions & Cities

Valérie Hayer interview: Own resources champion

08 Dec Regions & Cities

MEPs hear from cities and regions on how well COVID recovery instruments are being utilised

07 Oct Regions & Cities

Cohesion Policy provides the ideal platform for realising the long-term vision for rural areas, writes Constanze Krehl

German MEP says Regional Development Committee (REGI) will continue to pay special attention to rural areas

30 Jul Regions & Cities

Row brews over French regional languages as country’s upcoming EU council presidency ponders future of linguistic diversity

French state’s hostility to territorial languages ‘completely against European values’, warns language equality NGO

29 Jul Regions & Cities

Gibraltar: Why should negotiations be any different now?

Despite the UK’s less-than-enthusiastic response to the European Commission’s draft-negotiating mandate on Gibraltar, Nacho Sánchez Amor is confident that a spirit of openness will prevail in the search for practical solutions for those living on the ‘rock’

23 Jul Regions & Cities

EU and UK clash over post-Brexit plan for Gibraltar

It looks like a rocky road lies ahead for ‘the Rock’ as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is affectionately known by locals

24 Jun Regions & Cities

Rural Areas: Smart Villages are the future

Following the pandemic, we have the opportunity to make the most of rural life, if we choose to do so; let’s make this a privilege says Franc Bogovič.

24 Jun Regions & Cities

Rural Areas: A faster Europe

The impact of the pandemic has focused on cities, but it has also highlighted the differences between rural areas; we need to bridge these gaps as part of our recovery, urges Niklas Nienass.

24 Jun Regions & Cities

Urban Areas: The engines of recovery

For all its tragedies and challenges, COVID-19 has highlighted the potential for a better future for our urban centres, writes Idoia Villanueva Ruiz.

23 Jun Regions & Cities

Greens MEPs welcome pardon of Catalan separatist leaders

The nine leaders were jailed for their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid.

11 May Regions & Cities

Conference on the Future of Europe’s first citizens’ panels to be held in Strasbourg on 19 June

The citizens’ panels will be an opportunity for the public to have their say on future EU reforms.

05 May Regions & Cities

MEPs pay tribute to Pablo Iglesias in wake of decision to quit politics

The former Spanish deputy announced his retirement from domestic politics following his party’s failure in the regional elections in Spain.

22 Sep Regions & Cities

Why the EU shouldn't let tourism down

Better coordination, communication and cooperation are needed to save Europe’s tourism industry, argues István Ujhelyi.

18 Sep Regions & Cities

This year, European Mobility Week takes on special significance, says EC Director General for Mobility & Transport

While taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19, the EU will set out a path to smart and sustainable mobility, writes Henrik Hololei.

30 Jun Regions & Cities

Georgia on my mind

Georgia is an oasis of democracy, peace and prosperity in an otherwise complex and conflict ridden region. The EU must remain firmly committed to its policy of supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, writes Marina Kaljurand