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

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

👋 Five years ago, we said goodbye to plastic straws, cutlery, cotton buds and other single-use plastic items, to reduce pollution and help protect human health and the environment.

Sustainable alternatives are the norm. No longer the exception.

🔗 https://t.co/U4u6M07Yfh

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

🛍️ It starts with a bag, but it doesn't end.

This #PlasticBagFreeDay, discover how Cohesion Policy projects across Europe are helping reduce plastic waste, from reusable everyday habits to cleaner festivals through cross-border cooperation.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/tdKEho13cS

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

How is #CohesionPolicy supporting the Outermost Regions?

Explore our latest interactive story to see where €9.1 billion from the ERDF and ESF+ is being invested, which priorities are driving these investments, & the projects making a real difference.

🔗 https://t.co/5fBhSN3dTK

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Every region has a story. Now it's time to tell yours 💬

The call for evidence for the 10th Cohesion Report is open. Share how #CohesionPolicy supports competitiveness, green transition & stronger regions across the EU.

Have your say by 11 August 2026 ⤵️
https://t.co/lrJ1CtqnXj

[Themis Christophidou @ChristophidouEU]

Your voice matters for #CohesionPolicy.

The call for evidence for the 10th Cohesion Report is open. Share how Cohesion Policy supports competitiveness, green transition & stronger regions across the EU.

🗓️Have your say by 11 Aug ⤵️

https://t.co/gPKM3veREw

[Themis Christophidou @ChristophidouEU]

Security and resilience are a priority. They must remain at the heart of our work across the Danube region: closer cooperation across priority areas, stronger protection of critical #infrastructure, more #cybersecurity and digital #resilience, and better preparedness.

[Themis Christophidou @ChristophidouEU]

Over the past 15 years, the Danube Strategy has shown the real value of #crossborder cooperation. In a context of growing #economic and #geopolitical uncertainty, this cooperation is more important than ever.

[Themis Christophidou @ChristophidouEU]

At the Opening  session of the Conference of the Ministers of Interior of the #Danube Region, yesterday in Sofia under the Bulgarian Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region.

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

What if a centuries-old tradition could shape tomorrow’s innovation?

In Chios, mastiha drives research, new applications and business opportunities.

Supporting the goals of the new EU Strategy for Islands by building innovation around island-specific strengths.

#EUinmyRegion

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

Record interest in the 4th EUI Innovative Actions Call: 487 applications from 26 EU Member States.

A clear sign that cities are looking for opportunities to test and innovative solutions with #ERDF support.

🔗 https://t.co/MYs6CFRo9O

[CINEA 🇪🇺 @cinea_eu]

Boosting the just transition to a climate-neutral economy: 7 new projects selected under the Public Sector Loan Facility 🎉

Read the full news ➡️ https://t.co/6ujjCmBsC2

#PSLF #JTM

[Raffaele Fitto @RaffaeleFitto]

🇪🇺🇨🇾 Un grazie speciale al Capo della Rappresentanza della Commissione europea, @PPourgourides, a #Cipro e a tutto lo staff.

È stata una missione intensa e particolarmente significativa. Il lavoro che svolgono ogni giorno sul territorio è fondamentale per rafforzare il legame tra l’Europa e i cittadini.

🇬🇧 A special thanks to the Head of the European Commission Representation in #Cyprus, Panicos Pourgourides, and to the entire team.

It was an intense and particularly meaningful mission. The work they carry out every day on the ground is essential to strengthening the connection between Europe and its citizens.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Executive Vice-President of the @EU_Commission @RaffaeleFitto visited the 🇨🇾Troodos Observatory in Agridia this afternoon.

The #Troodos Observatory is part of an EU-funded project to boost scientific tourism, education, and local economic regeneration.

#NextGenerationEU

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Ο Εκτελεστικός Αντιπρόεδρος @RaffaeleFitto επισκέφθηκε σήμερα το Αστεροσκοπείο #Τροόδους στα Αγρίδια.

Το Αστεροσκοπείο κατασκευάστηκε στο πλαίσιο του έργου GEOSTARS, το οποίο συγχρηματοδοτήθηκε από την ΕΕ για ενίσχυση του τουρισμού, της εκπαίδευσης & τοπικής αναγέννησης.

[Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @CY2026EU]

Islands are an integral part of Europe’s identity, contributing to its economy, history, culture and geographic diversity. Yet, islands face distinct challenges stemming from geographic isolation, demographic pressures and natural constraints.

The panel discussion “Unlocking the Potential of EU Islands”, moderated by @ChristophidouEU , Director-General of DG REGIO @EUinmyRegion, explored how these challenges can be turned into opportunities for stronger, more resilient and thriving island communities.

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

🔴 LIVE NOW | Follow the high-level conference from Paphos, where EVP @RaffaeleFitto and Commissioner @CostasKadis present the EU strategies for islands and coastal communities.

Watch live here: https://t.co/TSAVyUhCMd

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms is in #Cyprus 25-26 June.

This morning he met @PresidentCYP at the Presidential Palace.

On the agenda: cohesion policy, regional development, Recovery & Resilience Plan and the new 🇪🇺islands strategy.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

EVP @RaffaeleFitto visited 🇨🇾Ayios Ioannis village to hear directly from residents about the needs of the community.

Mr Fitto spoke with the residents and community leader, visited the mini-market and church and heard about village initiatives for attracting new residents.

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

🇸🇮 Vesel Dan državnosti, Slovenija! | Happy Statehood Day, Slovenia! 🇸🇮

Between 2021–27, #CohesionPolicy is investing €3.26 billion to support cleaner energy, digital innovation and sustainable transport.

💬 What do you like most about Slovenia?

[Raffaele Fitto @RaffaeleFitto]

🇪🇺 🇨🇾La mia visita ufficiale a #Cipro inizia oggi con l'incontro con il Presidente @Christodulides.

Il futuro dell'Europa, il Mediterraneo e il ruolo delle isole al centro del nostro confronto.

🇪🇺 My official visit to #Cyprus begins today with a meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides.

The future of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the role of islands are at the heart of our discussion.