Highlights
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- By Martina Campajola
Strong regions, strong Europe: ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026
ERRIN spent the European Week of Regions and Cities moderating sessions, following debates and meeting more than a dozen member delegations. Here is a selection of the moments closest to our priorities, from the EU Missions and the next MFF to talent, culture and competitiveness.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
ERRIN responds to the public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under FP10
On 16 October, ERRIN submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the future of European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe (FP10). ERRIN calls for a more inclusive, transparent and territorially grounded framework that strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystems and maximises the impact of EU R&I investments.
- By Martina Campajola
ERRIN and its members call on the Commission to safeguard the EU Missions and mission-oriented approach in the next MFF
More than 35 regional and local authorities urge EU decision-makers to keep the EU Missions running until at least 2030 and to keep the mission-oriented approach at the heart of Europe's future research and innovation framework. The letter underlines the strategic importance of preserving and strengthening the EU Missions and the mission-oriented approach as central pillars of Europe's competitiveness, resilience and innovation agenda.
News
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- By Silvia Ghiretti
EU Missions: Free training and scaling support for social innovators
Social innovators, social entrepreneurs and stakeholders involved in the EU Missions are invited to join the SI-Mission-Facility Training & Scaling Programme, a free European initiative supporting solutions linked to the EU Missions, implemented by SI-Mission-Facility.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
European Commission consults on the future of the EU Hydrogen Strategy
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on a renewed EU Hydrogen Strategy, inviting stakeholders to help shape Europe’s approach to hydrogen production, deployment and market development.
- By Ewa Chomicz
CoR Written Stakeholder Consultation on the European innovation Act
In view of the work on preparing the draft European Committee of the Regions (CoR) opinion on the European Innovation Act, as well as the Council Recommendation on common principles on regulatory sandboxes, stakeholders are invited to send input to the CoR written consultation by 5 November 2026.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
EU Framework for Climate Resilience: what does it mean for regions and cities?
The European Commission has presented the EU Framework for Climate Resilience, combining a proposed European Climate Resilience Law with practical tools to support adaptation. Building on contributions from ERRIN’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Working Group, this article outlines the package, distinguishes policy announcements from proposed legal requirements and explores its relevance for regions and cities.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
AI and mobility: Building interoperable and smart mobility ecosystems across Europe
The ERRIN Transport and Smart Cities Working Groups brought together representatives of the European Commission, POLIS, technology providers and regional stakeholders to explore how interoperable data infrastructures and artificial intelligence can support smarter and more sustainable mobility. The discussion highlighted the need to connect European initiatives with regional needs, shared digital capabilities and practical deployment experiences.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
Expert recommendations aim to simplify smart charging and energy flexibility
European experts have proposed a common approach to data sharing to make smart charging and energy flexibility easier. The recommendations are relevant to regions and cities connecting electric mobility, renewable energy and local energy planning.