| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/08/1460 (06.10.08) |
| Publication Date | 06/10/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission adopted the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion on 6 October, 2008, signalling the start of a major consultation with regional and local authorities, associations, NGOs, civil society and other organisations, aimed at achieving a better and shared understanding of territorial cohesion and its implications for the future of the EU's regional policy. Commission President José Manuel Barroso and Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner, together with French Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Michel Barnier, representing the EU Presidency, and the President of the Committee of the Regions, Luc Van den Brande, held a first debate on the issues raised by the Green Paper at today's launch ceremony of the OPEN DAYS 2008 European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels. The Commission is publishing the Green Paper in response to a request by Member States and the European Parliament. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/08/1460&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Geography, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
