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Shaping a human-centred AI future: conference in Malta brings local, regional and EU leaders together

The Committee of the Regions' SEDEC commission held a high-level conference in Malta today. The Eastern Region hosted the event in close collaboration with the Local Councils' Association (Malta). The event brought together top EU, national, and local leaders to discuss the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Europe’s regions and cities.
 
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Automotive transition: Strasbourg conference sets regional priorities for the future of the sector

The European automotive sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the green and digital transitions and intensified by global competition and geopolitical instability. In this critical context, the Automotive Regions Alliance (ARA) hosted a high-level conference in Strasbourg on 17 June, during the European Parliament's plenary session, to reinforce the role of regions in shaping the sector’s future.
 
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Statement from CoR President Kata Tüttő on her visit to Bulgaria

CoR President Kata Tüttő visited Sofia (Bulgaria) this week to participate at the Green Transition Forum 5.0. The Forum is the largest and most influential platform in Central-Eastern Europe for discussing the European Green Deal, bringing together global leaders and influential voices in sustainability, with more than 350 speakers from 30 countries and over 5,000 participants.
 
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Local and regional leaders prepare proposals to strengthen EU action on poverty, skills, and gender equality

Fighting poverty, reducing the skills gap, and advancing women’s rights were the main topics discussed by local and regional leaders at the meeting of the Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC), held in Sliema, Malta on 17 June.
 
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Defence readiness, industrial competitiveness and climate neutrality require empowered and well-resourced regions

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) met in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 19 and 20 June to urge stronger EU investment in regions, better alignment of innovation and sustainability goa