On 12 October 2026, the European Committee of the Regions published the seventh edition of its EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities, – under the motto "Strong Regions. Strong Europe" – as a snapshot of the most pressing challenges faced by regions and cities across Europe, as well as solutions from the ground to inform policy decisions for Europe's future.
The President of the European Committee of the Regions, Kata TÜTTŐ, delivered her address on the State of Regions and Cities, based on the Annual Report, during the opening of the European Week of Regions and Cities.
The EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities takes stock of the situation across Europe's territories and provide insights and new findings on how regions and cities shape the future of EU competitiveness, work on solutions for secure and resilient places and fight for a strong Europe, that recognises the need to protect democracy on the ground, support local finance and ensure fair living conditions for all. It shows the pivotal role played by regions and cities for Europe's most pressing and long-term transformations and their power to deliver a more cohesive, competitive, resilient and fairer Europe.
