On 1 July 2026, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted two opinions calling on the European Union to recognise cities and regions as strategic partners in its foreign policy. The CoR urged the EU to give local and regional authorities a formal role in development cooperation, enlargement and fragile‑setting contexts, citing their capacity to implement 70% of EU legislation and to deliver 70‑90% of climate mitigation and adaptation measures. The opinions also stress that adequate financial resources, such as those under the proposed Global Europe instrument, are essential for local actors. The document highlights examples like the Nicosia Initiative in Libya and calls for the EU to protect the Global Europe budget from cuts. The CoR believes localised governance will strengthen EU influence and support sustainable development goals.
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