14th European Week of Regions and Cities started

The European Week of Regions and Cities (OPEN DAYS) is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion pol...

The European Week of Regions and Cities (OPEN DAYS) is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance.

Over the years, the event has grown into the key event on EU Regional Policy. It welcomes some 6.000 participants in October each year (local, regional, national and European decision-makers and experts) for more than 100 workshops and debates, exhibitions and networking opportunities. This year’s topic is ‘Regions and cities for sustainable and inclusive growth’.

More info on the programme can be found in the Factsheet.

Each of the 187 regions and city participating in the 2016 European Week of Regions and Cities will hold at least one local event to bring Europe closer to citizens. Under the heading ‘Europe in my region/city’, there will be conferences, workshops, radio/TV broadcasts or exhibitions in 28 countries between September and November. Visit the link to see the list of the ‘Europe in my region/city’ events taking place locally.

Watch the video – Europe in my region/city marking the 2016 European Week of Regions and Cities.