The session aims at gathering key elements and solutions to foster a European Strategy for islands, in line with the European Parliament resolution of 7 June 2022 on “EU islands and cohesion policy: current situation and future challenges”.
The panel discussion will include high-level political representatives of the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Crete, Gozo, Ionian Islands and Sardinia, which belong to the regional partnership.
Following the regional partnership’s panel, the floor will be given to the audience, including MEPs, members of the Committee of the Regions, members of the Economic and Social Committee, representatives of the European Commission, political and technical representatives of island local and regional authorities, as well as civil society representatives. Simultaneous interpreting will be provided in English, French, Italian and Catalan.
To attend the event please register via the following link on the website of the European Week of Regions and Cities: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/programme/2023/sessions/1293