# Italian participation in EU policy forums > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-participation-in-eu-policy-forums > Updated: 2026-10-14T11:31:12.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Italian representatives participated in various European Union forums in Brussels focused on economic competitiveness, regional development, and sustainability. At the Connact Autumn Workshop, discussions centered on enhancing EU competitiveness through energy autonomy, renewable energy deployment, and the circular economy. Participants addressed the economic challenges posed by gas reliance and the potential impacts of the Circular Economy Act and the Industrial Accelerator Act. Simultaneously, during the European Week of Regions and Cities, Italian regional delegations raised concerns regarding the upcoming EU Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034, specifically noting potential funding cuts to agricultural and cohesion policies. Regional representatives also presented projects focused on climate resilience, civil protection, and Mediterranean cooperation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Italian regional delegations attend European Week of Regions and Cities Italian regional representatives attended the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, discussing climate resilience and expressing concern over potential EU budget cuts to cohesion and agricultural-pol 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-regional-delegations-attend-european-week-of-regions-and-cities ### 2026-10-14: Connact Autumn Workshop held at European Parliament in Brussels The Connact Autumn Workshop in Brussels brought together EU decision-makers and Italian industry leaders to discuss energy security, renewable energy, and circular economy strategies to boost EU competitiveness 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/connact-autumn-workshop-held-at-european-parliament-in-brussels --- Cite as: Italian participation in EU policy forums. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-participation-in-eu-policy-forums