The Committee of the Regions is an assembly that advises the European institutions on laws that affect EU cities and regions.
Future of Europe: Local and regional leaders support the call for a Convention to revise EU treaties
(Source: European Committee of the Regions)
A revision of the EU Treaties should lead to more involvement of local and regional levels in EU decision making process for a more democratic European Union that is closer to its citizens
Local and regional leaders adopted a resolution on the outcome and follow-up of the Conference on […]
Czech Presidency puts focus on regions and cities’ challenges and responses to crisis
(Source: European Committee of the Regions)
Effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominate agenda of incoming EU presidency; Czech deputy prime minister also flags up debate on regional development policy and energy transition.
One of the Czech Republic’s top priorities during its six months in the chair of the Council of the European Union will […]
Cities and regions launch Alliance for Ukraine’s reconstruction
(Source: European Committee of the Regions)
Alliance will focus on reconstruction needs of Ukrainian cities and regions, as part of the EU’s and international community’s long-term support for Ukraine.
The European Committee of the Regions and associations representing European cities and regions on 30 June launched the European Alliance for Cities and Regions […]
Three European regions awarded for their innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial strategies to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic
(Source: European Committee of the Regions)
The European industry, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is facing mounting challenges, amplified by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine. This makes it all the more important to use European policy to strengthen the competitiveness of European SMEs and increase […]
The Role of CoR
Taking into consideration that three-quarters of EU legislation is implemented at the local or regional level, therefore local and regional representatives must have a say in the development of new EU laws. This is accomplished by involving elected local representatives.
Furthermore, the Commission and the European Parliament are required to consult the CoR on legislative proposals […]
About CoR
The Committee of the Regions (CoR) is an advisory body made up of representatives from regional and local governments from across Europe. It is considered as the voice of the European regions. CoR ensures that the regional and local identities, competencies and needs are respected. In other words, CoR is the force for a more […]
History of CoR
Committee of the Regions (CoR) is the only supranational body of the EU that consists of representatives of regional and local bodies. It was established by the 1992 Treaty on European Union (TEU). As it is stated in the Preamble to the TEU, the goal is to strengthen the union even further among the peoples […]
CoR Structure
CoR members
The CoR is a political body made up of 329 members and 329 alternates from all EU member states. They are elected at the local or regional level, for example, as Mayors or Regional Presidents. They meet in Brussels up to six times a year to discuss political priorities, adopt positions on EU legislation, […]
European Committee of the Regions scope of work
(Source CoR)
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) intervenes at several stages of the EU law-making process. CoR commissions draft opinions on EU legislative proposals and members gather in plenary to vote and adopt those opinions.
The CoR also works closely with national, regional and local authorities, making their voices heard and fostering […]