Början av november markerade en viktig etapp på vägen mot framtagandet av EU:s nya ledning. Mellan den 4–12 november frågades de 26 tilltänkta EU-kommissionärerna ut av Europaparlamentets utskott. Om, alla kandidater godkänns kommer den nya EU-kommissionen i slutet av månaden presenteras för officiellt godkännande och tillträde.
I början av oktober läcktes ett utkast av EU:s nästa långtidsbudget (Multiannual Financial Framework, MFF) från EU-kommissionens generaldirektorat ansvarig för EU:s ekonomi. Det läckta budgetutkastet föreslår stora strukturförändringar av hur EU:s finansiella ramverk ska styras och har väckt stora reaktioner hos en rad olika intressegrupper och aktörer.
On October 7th, the European Week of Regions and Cities began, offering a forum for stakeholders to explore challenges and opportunities Europe’s cities and regions face. The events that took place during the week connected politicians, policymakers, experts, and business leaders to foster capacity building and collaboration among EU Member States. Among the 156 sessions, Capital Cities and Regions Network (CCRN), where Stockholm Region EU Office is a member, led a workshop on smart and sustainable growth. (Se den svenska versionen nedan.)
On the 9th of October, representatives from seven European islands organized a seminar on island regions and their role in the upcoming legislative cycle, as a part of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC). From Sweden our member Region Gotland was represented by Mr. Filip Reinhag, Regional Commissioner of Region Gotland. The purpose of the seminar was to highlight issues and challenges faced by island regions due to their unique geographical circumstances which affect their development. Topics discussed included transport, innovation, and regional development. (Se den svenska verionen nedan.)