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CoR call for improvements to the planning and management of Structural Funds

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Committee of the Regions (CoR) is working to contribute to the shaping of the regulations for the 2014-2020 cohesion policy. The main objective is to make it more simple, effective and synergic with the Europe 2020 … Read the full press release →

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CoR welcomes State Aid reform and calls for wider flexibility for regions

Posted on 13, December 2012 by

Brussels, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The reform of the EU State Aid regime was among the key issues discussed on 7 December by the Committee of the Regions’ (CoR) Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy (COTER) and in a bilateral meeting between the … Read the full press release →

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EU must commit more funds to ensure a consumer agenda that reaches all citizens

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Committee of the Regions (CoR) has raised concerns about EU proposals on protecting consumers arguing that the plans do not go far enough in protecting citizens who have limited access to markets. The Committee argues that … Read the full press release →

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Europe’s regions and municipalities need more support if new EU Environment Action Programme is to succeed

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European legislation must be given the means to guarantee the fundamental social rights of workers temporarily posted to other countries. The Commission’s proposal on posted workers is insufficient for this purpose and must be improved. This is … Read the full press release →

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Presidents Valcárcel and Barroso call for a decent compromise on the EU budget 2014-2020

Posted on 3, December 2012 by

The EU’s Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives Brussels, 3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Presidents Valcárcel and Barroso call for a decent compromise on the EU budget 2014-2020 The Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the presence the President of the European Commission, José Manuel … Read the full press release →

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President Valcárcel rejects any plans to cut CAP budget

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), Ramon Luis Valcárcel, has expressed his opposition to any reduction in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget, raising concerns about the impact that a haircut may have on Europe’s … Read the full press release →

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Valcárcel at Nicosia informal council urges Member States to grant adequate funding for cohesion

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Valcárcel at Nicosia informal council urges Member States to grant adequate funding for cohesion The President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), Ramón Luis Valcárcel, intervened at the informal meeting of the Ministers responsible for Cohesion … Read the full press release →

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Delivering Europe 2020 requires more involvement of local and regional authorities and more financial investment

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

A report published by the Committee of the Regions (CoR) has shown that whilst there is widespread awareness and support for Europe 2020 – the EU’s growth strategy – there is an urgent need to commit more financial resources and … Read the full press release →

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Results of first regional-level Eurobarometer released

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Public perception across the EU of the current economic situation and quality of life indicate major variations not only at national level but even more so at a regional level. Results also show that representatives from all levels of government … Read the full press release →

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