EUinmyRegion🇪🇺

The @EU_Commission Directorate-General for Regional & Urban Policy. Executive Vice-President @RaffaeleFitto. Director-General @ChristophidouEU #CohesionPolicy

[Raffaele Fitto @RaffaeleFitto]

🇪🇺 Quest'anno abbiamo lanciato la Strategia europea per le isole🏝: un primo passo per trasformare le specificità dei territori insulari in opportunità di crescita e sviluppo.

🇬🇧 This year, we launched the European Strategy for Islands: a first step towards turning the specific characteristics of island territories🏝 into opportunities for growth and development.

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Save the date!

🇪🇺12th #JustTransitionPlatform Conference
📅1-2 December 2026
📍Brussels/online

Join policymakers, practitioners & stakeholders to share best practices in making a just transition a reality.

Subscribe to our newsletter for registrations!
https://t.co/riKsAQfgl9

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Every photo shared helps scientists monitor the health of the ocean around the Canary Islands.

Thanks to the EU-funded RedPROMAR project, more than 85,000 marine sightings and 5,000+ species have already been recorded.

#SmartRegions in partnership with @euronews

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

How can integrated strategies help address rural priorities across Europe?

Join the High-level Rural Policy Forum in Ireland on 3–4 November to explore practical experiences and discuss the future of rural development.

🗓️ Register by 17 August.

🔗 https://t.co/Q1pwo5DPho

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

Bring #EURegionsWeek to your own region.

Through Close to You, you can organise your own session, 12 Oct–20 Dec 2026.

Strong regions, strong Europe.
Apply to host 👉 https://t.co/eyVkZ4WWu7

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

The countdown to #EURegionsWeek 2026 has begun. 💙

Join policymakers, researchers, journalists, businesses and regional leaders in Brussels from 12–14 October for discussions, networking, the #REGIOSTARS Awards and more.

Participation is free!⤵️
https://t.co/J1WFnQqwpx

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the brave 🇵🇹 🇨🇿 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇸🇪 🇭🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇰 🇹🇷 teams deployed to France and Spain to fight the blaze.

This is solidarity at its best, from the EU and beyond.

The courage and dedication of these firefighters is a reminder that when we stand together, we are stronger.

[CER🚆 #OnTrackForEurope @CER_railways]

European railways support the @EUinmyRegion initiative for a #RightToStay strategy to strengthen territorial cohesion & ensure that all citizens can choose to remain in their regions.

📌 CER Executive Director @albertowmazzola:

#RightToStay #CohesionPolicy #FreedomToStay

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Join the European Startup Village Forum 2026 to explore how rural innovation can boost competitiveness and help shape Europe's future.

📅 15 October 2026
📍 Berlaymont Building, Brussels

Register now ↓
https://t.co/4bgCCPowKM

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Will the Alps remain Europe's water tower?

Climate change is threatening Alpine water resources. The WATERWISE project is testing innovative solutions to protect streams and groundwater, helping build more resilient regions.

#SmartRegions w/ @euronews

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Strong Regions. Strong Europe. 🇪🇺

Europe's biggest annual event on regional & urban development returns to Brussels!

📍 Brussels
🗓️ 12–14 October 2026

Find out more: https://t.co/2dNYindet6

#EURegionsWeek

[Themis Christophidou @ChristophidouEU]

When disaster strikes, Europe stands together. 🇪🇺

Today, the Commission approved €103.6 million- advance support, from the #EUSolidarityFund to help Malta, Portugal and Spain recover from the devastating storms of early 2026.

Find out more → https://t.co/9pX41zm0n0

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

🇧🇪 Joyeuse Fête nationale! | Fijne Nationale Feestdag! | Schönen Nationalfeiertag! | Happy National Day! 🇧🇪

Between 2021–2027, #CohesionPolicy is investing €2.5 billion in Belgium to support the green transition, boost innovation, & help regions build a more sustainable future.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

¡Enhorabuena, España! 🏆🇪🇸

You played an excellent #FIFAWorldCup 2026, from start to finish.

Thank you for inspiring Europe and for bringing the trophy back to our continent.

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

How can cities become places where people choose to stay?

Join the EUI Focused Policy Lab in Celje 🇸🇮 to explore solutions for shrinking cities, from attracting talent to improving quality of life.

📅 22–23 Sept 2026

🔗 https://t.co/SmVGLB0jG2

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

EU's population is changing, and so are its regions.

The latest Commission Demography report highlights how demographic change is affecting regional cohesion, and how #CohesionPolicy and the future Right to Stay strategy are helping regions thrive.

🔗 https://t.co/01x9asNyEA

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Meet the 25 #REGIOSTARS 2026 finalists!

From a record 274 applications, these projects have made it to the final.

Discover the finalists: https://t.co/tvQf1S1T5R

🗳️ Voting for People's Choice Award opens on 3 September - stay tuned!

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

🇫🇷 Joyeuse Fête nationale ! | Happy Bastille Day! 🇫🇷

Between 2021–27, #CohesionPolicy is investing €16.8 billion in France to boost innovation, sustainable transport, and a fair green and digital transition.

💬 What do you like most about France?

[Raffaele Fitto @RaffaeleFitto]

🇪🇺Sono onorato di essere stato designato dalla Commissione europea come rappresentante speciale per #Cipro.🇨🇾

Desidero ringraziare la Presidente @vonderleyen per la fiducia accordatami. Accolgo questo incarico con grande senso di responsabilità e confermo il mio pieno impegno a sostenere il processo guidato dalle Nazioni Unite, in stretta cooperazione con l'Inviata personale del Segretario Generale delle Nazioni Unite, per contribuire a creare le condizioni per la ripresa dei negoziati e favorire una soluzione globale, duratura e sostenibile, anche attraverso il rafforzamento della fiducia tra tutte le parti interessate e gli interlocutori coinvolti.

🇬🇧I am honoured to have been designated by the @EU_Commission as its Special Representative for #Cyprus.🇨🇾

I would like to thank President Ursula von der Leyen for her trust and confidence. I welcome this responsibility and remain fully committed to supporting the UN-led process, in close cooperation with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, to help create the conditions for the resumption of negotiations and support a comprehensive and lasting settlement, including by building trust among all stakeholders and interlocutors.

[URBACT @URBACT]

Just a few days left to apply for the #URBACTaccelerator for Ukraine and Moldova! ⏳

Time is running out. Apply by 16 July 2026: https://t.co/9j2JbFeFaJ

#Ukraine #Moldova #UrbanDevelopment

@EUinmyRegion, @EU_CoR, @RegioInterreg