The President of the Andalusian Government and Co-President of the Committee of the Regions, Juanma Moreno, has stated that cohesion, resilience, and proximity are the three main objectives and the basic priorities that will shape the activities of this European body for the next five years.
Moreno, who chaired the meeting of the presidents of the different political groups that make up this European body at the San Telmo Palace, along with the President of the CdR, Kata Tüttö, emphasized the importance of having a more cohesive and united Europe through better competitiveness and a budget that ensures regions can exercise their competences.
He reiterated that a more resilient Europe is necessary to respond effectively to threats in various areas such as security, economy, environment, and productive sectors.
He added that we must work to enhance proximity, by listening to citizens, bringing them closer to institutions, and inviting them to participate. «We must address important priorities in the face of the enormous uncertainty in the world and in Europe. Europe demands that all European leaders know how to face the challenges of society, challenges that are both present and future and are crucial for our future.»
The Andalusian President and the President of the Committee of the Regions talking in a room at San Telmo.
The Andalusian President highlighted that this is the first Conference of Presidents of the Legislature held outside Brussels, making the Andalusian community a meeting place to set the course and priorities for these years in the body representing regions and cities in Europe.
At this point, he thanked the members of the Committee of the Regions for their work and commitment, evident in their efforts to increase the influence of this body within the European Union. He also congratulated Kata Tüttö for her drive, enthusiasm, and desire for reform and transformation of the Committee of the Regions, which he described as very timely and positive for the role and representation of cities and regions.
Moreno emphasized that regions are an opportunity for Europe and pointed out that Europe is currently experiencing a crucial moment in its history amid a climate of changes and uncertainties.
Attendees at the Conference of Presidents of the Committee of the Regions.
He mentioned that Andalusia has a stable government and is the most populous region in Spain, the second largest in terms of area, and the third largest economy in Spain.
The meeting also included Sari Rautio, President of the European People’s Party Group (Finland); Luca Menesini, President of the European Socialist Group (Italy); François Decoster, President of the Renew Europe Group (France); Marco Marsilio, President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (Italy); Tadeusz Truskolaski, Vice-President of the Europe Alliance Group (Poland); and Nina Ratilainen, President of the Green Group (Finland).
Development of the meeting of the Conference of Presidents of the Committee of the Regions, chaired by Moreno and Tutto.