EPP-COR GROUP SEMINAR BRINDISI (VIP)

EPP-CoR Group external seminar entitled Cities and regions developing a territorial-based trans-European transport network.

Transport is a major contributor to a prosperous EU economy; it generates trade, fosters economic growth and provides millions of jobs. We need a TEN-T policy that ensures accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, thus contributing further to their sustainable economic growth and long-term competitiveness. This can only be achieved can only be achieved by properly applying the principles of a bottom-up, multilevel governance approach and subsidiarity.

By the invitation from Mauro D’Attis, Municipal Councillor of Brindisi (IT), and Vice President of the EPP-CoR Group, the EPP-CoR Group’s External Seminar will be held this summer in Brindisi on June 16th.The Seminar “Cities and regions developing a territorial-based trans-European transport network” will gather approximately 60 Members to the Nuovo Teatro Verdi in the heart of the city. The Seminar will be followed by a study visit.

The conference will gather top level speakers including President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani in two high-level panels: the first titled “A thriving European Transport strategy in support of development and job creation”, and the second “Best practices and European support to regional and local authorities”.

More information from the Seminar can be found on the EPP-CoR website:

http://epp.cor.europa.eu/events/group-meetings-seminars/epp-group-seminar