Press Release: For two days, the outermost regions are at the heart of Europe

On 27 and 28 May 2010, the European Commission organised the first Forum for Outermost Europe in partnership with the Spanish Presidency of the European Union. The event provided a better understanding among the European institutions and the Member States of the situation in the nine outermost regions (OR). The Forum provided an opportunity to strengthen dialogue with these regions and exchange experience. Another aim was to send a strong political message: the EU will continue to take account of the specific characteristics of these regions and support them with a view to transforming their potential into real growth opportunities. This means, for example, strengthening their capabilities in the fields of research and renewable energy sources, or using their unique position to measure the effects of climate change.

EurActiv, 28.5.10: Outermost regions demand their place at inner EU table http://www.euractiv.com/regional-policy/outermost-regions-demand-place-i-news-494604

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