The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) jointly organise an online workshop on Smart Specialisation for 15 April (10:00-13:15). This workshop aims to explore how Smart Specialisation can be an effective tool to help territories recover from the current pandemic-induced crisis and discover new opportunities for more sustainable and inclusive economies.  

​​​Citizens living in border regions continue to encounter difficulties in their daily lives, be it finding a job, accessing healthcare, everyday commuting or overcoming administrative problems. Similarly, businesses face obstacles that hamper their growth and limit their potential. How could border regions face these challenges of citizens and local businesses? What is the role of border regions in the future of Europe? What is the joint vision of the long-term future of cross-border cooperations in the European Union? Join our local dialogue to get your voice heard how the better provision of public services across borders would increase the quality of your life and express your views on how to make public services more efficient. We encourage you to take part in this online event and contribute to the exchange of views! 

The 7th SEDEC commission meeting (mandate VII) will take place on 22 April 2021 from 11:00 to 18:30 remotely via Interactio. Please note that due to the worsening of the pandemic the meeting will be online only. 

The 8th NAT commission meeting will take place on Thursday 20 May 2021 from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00 at the European Committee of the Regions, Rue Belliard 99-101, Brussels room JDE 52.