# European Committee of the Regions policy sessions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-committee-of-the-regions-policy-sessions
> Updated: 2026-10-12T10:17:48.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

The European Committee of the Regions has held several sessions involving various regional representatives to discuss EU policy and resilience.

In September, sessions in Maastricht and Cáceres focused on democratic resilience, terrorism prevention, and reducing bureaucracy for local governments. Discussions also addressed the long-term integration of Ukrainian refugees and the necessity of supporting eastern EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine through infrastructure and security investments.

In October, sessions in Brussels included participation from Catalan officials. Topics of discussion expanded to include community preparedness for disasters in collaboration with the United Nations, the Industrial Acceleration Law, the Common Agricultural Policy, and the promotion of housing rights.

In October 2026, the 24th European Week of the Regions and Cities convened in Brussels under the theme ‘Strong Regions, Strong Europe’. Organized by the Committee of the Regions and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, the event brought together leaders from 121 territories to address regional resilience, industrial transformation, and European cohesion. Discussions included the roadmap for the EU's defense industry and disaster preparedness.

Spanish regional leaders participated in the forum. Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, met with officials to discuss housing rights and the Common Agricultural Policy. Isabel Urrutia, representing Cantabria, advocated for prevention-focused cardiovascular health policies within the European Health Plan, while Alfonso Rueda, President of the Xunta, participated in debates regarding forest fires and the transformation of the EU defense industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: European Week of the Regions convenes in Brussels to discuss resilience and policy

Regional leaders from across Europe are meeting in Brussels for the 24th European Week of the Regions to discuss disaster resilience, industrial policy, and the strengthening of regional-EU relations.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalan-officials-attend-european-committee-of-the-regions-sessions-in-brussels

### 2026-09-17: European Committee of the Regions holds sessions in Maastricht and Cáceres

Polish regional officials attended European Committee of the Regions meetings in the Netherlands and Spain to discuss EU regulations, terrorism prevention, and support for eastern EU border regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-committee-of-the-regions-holds-sessions-in-maastricht-and-cceres

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