The EESC Civil Solidarity Prize has showcased the indispensable role of civil society in battling the COVID-19 pandemic

Published on February 26, 2021

The projects which took home the prize are just a snapshot of the immense efforts undertaken by countless civil society organisations, companies and individuals on the ground, demonstrating that without them the price paid for the pandemic would be much higher
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Cities and regions look towards sustainable mobility as key for a successful Green Deal

February 26, 2021
On 26 February, the European Committee of the Regions' (CoR) commission for territorial cohesion policy and EU budget (COTER) met for the first time this year. During the meeting, the members discussed how Europe's regional airports and a sustainable mobility strategy in the transportation sector can help achieve the European Green Deal objectives and greater connectivity between and within Europe

Statement of the members of the European Council, 25-26 February 2021

February 26, 2021
Following the informal video conferences on 25 and 26 February 2021, the members of the European Council adopted a statement on COVID-19, health, security and defence, and the Southern Neighbourhood.