The regulatory framework around smart specialisation strategies (RIS3) needs to be reformed to increase synergies between the European Structural and Investment Funds and regional innovation and development policies, as well as to encourage interregional cooperation and the creation of value chains across European regions, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) argues in an opinion adopted today.

Local politicians want regional policy and inclusive growth to be at the heart of the debate triggered by the White Paper on the Future of the EU, and present proposals for the period after 2020.

The European Defence Action Plan (EDAP) was presented to regional authorities and research stakeholders in a workshop co-organised by the European Commission, ERRIN and EURADA on 9 March.

The new edition of the Regional Competitiveness Index (RCI) shows the continuing strength of the capital regions and other regions with metropolitan areas.

Regional Policy Commissioner, Corina Cretu met the Brussels-based regional representative offices on 20th February 2017.