European Week of the Regions convenes in Brussels to discuss resilience and policy

The 24th European Week of the Regions and Cities is currently taking place in Brussels, bringing together leaders from 121 territories to discuss regional resilience, industrial transformation, and European cohesion. The event, organized by the Committee of the Regions and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, includes sessions on disaster preparedness and the roadmap for the EU's defense industry.

Several Spanish regional leaders are participating in the forum. Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, is attending to strengthen ties with EU institutions, meeting with officials such as António Costa and Teresa Ribera to discuss the Common Agricultural Policy and housing rights. Isabel Urrutia, representing Cantabria, is participating in discussions regarding disaster resilience and has advocated for prevention-focused cardiovascular health policies within the European Health Plan.

Alfonso Rueda, President of the Xunta, is also scheduled to intervene in debates concerning forest fires and the transformation of the EU defense industry. The overarching theme, ‘Strong Regions, Strong Europe’, emphasizes the necessity of well-funded regions to ensure the European Union remains a strong global player.