European Committee of the Regions

Latest news from the EU's Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives Moderation policy:

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

👋 Welcome, @Ireland2026eu 🇮🇪!

We are happy to welcome Ireland and all its regions and cities as it assumes the EU presidency for the next six months.

Our sincere appreciation goes to @cy2026eu for their work and guidance throughout their presidential term! 🤝
#Ireland2026EU

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

We look forward to engaging with the @Europarl_EN and the @EUCouncil to improve some aspects of the text, in particular with regards to primary residences.

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

We welcome the @EU_Commission Affordable Housing Act - a key step toward giving cities and regions the legal certainty to tackle housing locally, including regulating short-term rentals where needed.

🧵 Reaction of our rapporteur on the EU Affordable Housing Plan @jaumecollboni

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today, we are presenting our Affordable Housing Act.

It provides national, regional and local authorities with the tools and legal certainty they need to assess housing availability and affordability where the pressure is greatest, and to determine the appropriate next steps.

Find out more: https://t.co/fQB1NbTLVc

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

We appreciate the recognition that the proliferation of short-term rental services in cities exacerbates the lack of affordable housing for residents and the possibility for us to adopt measures on the issue, as well as in acquisitions of second residences or non-residential uses

[CoR Press team @EU_CoR_Press]

🏠 Local leaders welcome measures on short-term rentals and call for protection of primary residencies and increased investments.

Read the statements of @CoR_President and @jaumecollboni ⬇️
https://t.co/p3ZW393JQ9

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

The #CIVEX Commission is in Eijsden 🇳🇱 to discuss citizens and youth empowerment in times of disinformation and political polarisation.

With ⤵️

@MartensCentre @FEPS_Europe @EurLiberalForum @NDConservatism @IdeasForEurope @GEF_Europe

👉 More info at: https://t.co/aXAYRkkVAI

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

🇳🇱 Live from Eijsden: #CIVEX members are voting on opinions on the Mediterranean Pact, counter-terrorism, protection for Ukrainian refugees, and better EU regulation.

🎥 Follow the meeting live: https://t.co/o42RtqkcUv.

@MagaliAltounian @OGeblewicz @bianchimatteo79 @a_grotheer

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

The conversations may be over, but #EuroPCom 2026 continues.

✅ Catch up on missed sessions
✅ Replay key interventions
✅ Explore insights by topic

Discover the event through Panoramic AI 👇
https://t.co/6uKEmQydrH

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

Read more about the above examples and other best practices from regions and cities across Europe in our study 'Healthier environment for healthier lives'
Available on the @EUPublications website.

#CleanAirDay

https://t.co/a5qaoAa8I9

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

🌬️Clean air is not a luxury.

On #CleanAirDay we join @UNEP_Europe to highlight the roles of local and regional authorities in global environmental governance and making our cities healthier for everyone.

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

Air pollution still poses risks to human health in most European cities.

At the local level, policies to improve air quality vary and range from promoting sustainable transport solutions to introducing Low Emission Zones and increasing urban tree coverage.
#CleanAirDay

[UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 @UNEP_Europe]

🌫️Air pollution is a major health & environmental challenge.

For #CleanAirDay, we highlight practical approaches that help countries move from identifying problems to implementing cost-effective solutions through evidence, policy change & regional cooperation.

A @UNEP example⬇️

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

In 2025, the EU produced 3.44 billion litres of ice cream, and that's certainly a lot of scoops.

Find the top 5 EU producers here: 👇

🇩🇪 Germany – 608M litres
🇮🇹Italy – 549M litres
🇫🇷 France – 525M litres
🇪🇸 Spain – 457M litres
🇧🇪 Belgium – 274M litres

📊 Data: Eurostat

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

Same bell, different ride! 🔔📚

Local and regional authorities find creative solutions that fit their geography, their communities, their people.

Swipe to discover some of Europe’s most unusual school commutes 👉

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

@Ireland2026eu @PES_CoR @EPP_CoR

[European Committee of the Regions @EU_CoR]

EU Affairs Ministers gather in Dublin for an informal meeting. Focus: the MFF.

The @Emil_Boc & @VascoACordeiro opinion calls for:

1️ Cohesion Policy support for all regions
2 Rejecting NRPs when regions aren't involved
3 A do-no-harm-to-cohesion principle across all EU policy