The Mayor of Chalki, Mr. Evangelos Fragkakis, was in Brussels, to participate in the two-day proceedings of the 171st Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions, held on May 6 and 7, 2026, at the European Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the plenary session, important issues concerning the future of European regions\u2014and particularly island and remote areas\u2014were discussed, with an emphasis on the European Union\u2019s new cohesion policy and the funding instruments for the 2028\u20132034 period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Particular emphasis was placed on discussions regarding the new European Fund for Economic, Social, and Territorial Cohesion, the European Regional Development Fund, the Interreg program, as well as the new Connecting Europe Facility, which addresses critical transport, energy, and digital connectivity infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussions were also held on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 the European Union\u2019s new strategy for youth and the digital space;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 the Erasmus+ program for 2028\u20132034;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 innovation and research through the new \u201cHorizon Europe\u201d program;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 the simplification of environmental legislation;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 the protection of citizens from noise pollution;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 the European Union\u2019s crisis preparedness strategy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 health policies and medical countermeasures;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 as well as digital simplification and the creation of a European Data Union Strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The presentation of the mid-term review of cohesion policy by European Committee of the Regions Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto, which focused on supporting regions facing permanent geographical and demographic challenges, such as island regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mayor of Chalki\u2019s participation in the plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions reinforces the ongoing presence of small islands in the European dialogue on policies concerning sustainable development, social cohesion, and improving the quality of life for residents of island regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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