{"id":1545,"date":"2025-10-30T04:40:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T04:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cor.borbolycsaba.ro\/en\/?p=1545"},"modified":"2025-10-30T04:40:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T04:40:09","slug":"local-strength-european-future-standing-firm-for-eastern-enlargement-in-the-heart-of-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cor.borbolycsaba.ro\/en\/local-strength-european-future-standing-firm-for-eastern-enlargement-in-the-heart-of-the-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Strength, European Future: Standing Firm for Eastern Enlargement \u2013 in the Heart of the Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yerevan Euronest: The Power of Regions for Europe\u2019s Future<\/strong><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

The Eastern enlargement of the European Union is not only the task of capitals and governments \u2013 we, local and regional leaders, also have a decisive role in bringing real results to our communities.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Today in Yerevan, Armenia, at the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, I spoke on behalf of the European Committee of the Regions and CORLEAP. In front of decision-makers and experts, I presented how active participation, timely action, and a strong voice can help us not only make ourselves heard but also secure funding, competences, and strengthen partnerships with our sister regions on the Eastern side.
\n(Harghita County already has concrete partnerships: Berehove Raion in Ukraine, Str\u0103\u0219eni Raion in Moldova, and Lori Province in Armenia.)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

This event is not only diplomatic but also of great community and economic significance. It serves as a key forum for advancing the EU\u2019s Eastern enlargement, deepening partnerships, and strengthening local interests.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

What does today\u2019s program focus on?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Morning sessions address status, partnership, and legal extension \u2013 including economic integration, energy, social affairs, education, culture, and civil society.
\n\u2022 In the afternoon, the XXII Ordinary Session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly begins, with speeches by the Presidents of the National Assembly, the European Parliament, and other European leaders. I will speak afterwards as a main representative of the Committee of the Regions and CORLEAP, advocating for local and regional interests.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Why is it important to be here today, speaking on behalf of the Committee of the Regions and CORLEAP?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 We can directly influence what kind of support and funding reach local and partner regions \u2013 lobbying for the interests of Harghita County and regional communities. More EU funds should go directly to local development: schools, healthcare, youth, and cultural projects.
\n\u2022 By strengthening partnerships with sister regions and Eastern partner countries, we can open new opportunities for economic, educational, youth, and cultural development.
\n\u2022 For counties, cities, and municipalities, this creates new chances for innovation, digital services, and community initiatives.
\n\u2022 The EU\u2019s Eastern enlargement allows local communities to assert their interests more effectively \u2013 gaining competences, autonomy, and development funding if we act together and in time.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

What are today\u2019s concrete opportunities?<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The Euronest Assembly agenda directly addresses local governance and regional competences, especially regarding decentralization and financial autonomy.
\n\u2022 The annual action plan to be adopted launches tangible programs for regional innovation, digitalization, youth, education, culture, cross-border cooperation, and local development.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

In summary<\/strong>
\nWe are the ones who directly see what citizens need and how EU decisions can be turned into real outcomes.
\nToday, at the most important venue of the EU\u2019s Eastern enlargement \u2013 Yerevan \u2013 I represent local and regional authorities who often feel distant from European decision-making. Now, we have the chance to shape which partnerships, rights, and development programs reach our regions directly.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

That is why it matters that we are here, that we speak up, and that we defend our interests \u2013 for the Eastern future of Europe, for development, and for the well-being of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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