Press Release: Commissioner Hübner hails impact of European Cohesion Policy in Southern Italy

Danuta Hübner, European Commissioner for regional policy, highlighted the impact of European regional policy in the 'Mezzogiorno' when she addressed a major conference in the Italian city of Reggio Calabria. The event, focused on policy efficiency for development in Southern Italy, was hosted by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development. At the invitation of Agazio Loiero, President of Calabria region, the Commissioner had an opportunity to visit projects supported by the European Union's Cohesion Policy including the Gioia Tauro seaport and research and development facilities in Lamezia Terme.