After severe heatwaves across central and western Europe, local and regional leaders presented a European Committee of the Regions (CoR) opinion calling on the European Commission to ensure the next multi‑annual financial framework (2028‑2034) contains clear, dedicated funding for climate adaptation, mitigation and nature protection at sub‑national levels. The opinion, led by Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, warns that the proposed 35 % climate‑and‑environment target could weaken delivery of EU goals and widen territorial disparities if responsibilities are not clearly allocated. It stresses the need for transparent spending tracking, robust classification and performance indicators to avoid “green‑washing.” The CoR also urged that a protected budget line for city and regional green‑transition projects be maintained, and that local authorities be granted meaningful participation in the upcoming COP31 and COP17 conferences.
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