On 29 March 2019, the Minister of Spatial Planning, Claude Turmes, visited the premises of the ESPON European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC).The Minister was welcomed by Ilona Raugze, Director
“Future Cohesion Policy should be about connecting places, bringing them closer together, to ensure that no place is left behind”. This was the final statement of the director of the ESPON EGTC
Is territorialism the reaction of the places that do not matter? How can we fight regional inequalities and improve citizens’ perception of the EU? These were the main questions raised by Professors
From climate change to migration and from Brexit to unemployment, EU is facing unprecedented challenges that will shape its future.Europe’s economic prospects are more positive than they have been for
Integration is the new challenge Greek society and the state is facing and it is also a challenge for Europe as a whole, said the Greek Secretary General of Migration Policy, Miltiadis Klapas during his
“If places are interconnected, policymakers need to work together, scientists need to work together, institutions need to work together to ensure that the needs of the citizens are satisfied. It is all
The added value of ESPON as a tool to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among regions and countries at EU-level was highlighted during a workshop on spatial planning, that was held in Brussels. Speakers
Joined investments should be promoted further as they help us use public resources available in a more efficient way. That was the message of Ilona’s Raugze, director of ESPON EGTC speech, during an
ESPON EGTC at the European Week of the Regions and Cities - awarded by the Committee of the Regions “A place-based approach is key for Europe to reconnect with its citizens”. This quote of
Through participation citizens have the possibility not just to comment on a process, but to effectively influence the development plans for the area they live in. On the other hand, public authorities
