Event schedule

Events organized or co-organized by the delegation of Navarre to the European Union.

Almost all of them are our own events, organized in person at the delegation or virtually, and always free. The other events are also organized by our office in the context of European weeks in which Navarre wants to have a special presence.

Latest events

CoRAI Meeting, Committee of the Regions - Automotive Intergroup

CoRAI Meeting, Committee of the Regions - Automotive Intergroup

03/05/2026

On March 5, the first meeting of the Committee of the Regions' Automotive Intergroup (CoRAI) will take place in Brussels, at the Committee of the Regions, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Automotive Package of the EC. The discussion will serve to advance a new opinion document and work on a carefully tailored response to the package.

170th plenary session Committee of the Regions

170th plenary session Committee of the Regions

03/04/2026 - 03/05/2026

The 170th plenary session of the CoR took place on March 4 and 5 in Brussels, in the chamber of the European Parliament.

The President of Navarre, María Chivite, took part in several debates on Wednesday, March 4:

  • Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) post 2027
  • European Competitiveness Fund.
  • Water resilience.

Press release.

More information here.

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7th edition of Europa+Cerca for enterprises- Travel to Brussels from May 25th to 28th

7th edition of Europa+Cerca for enterprises- Travel to Brussels from May 25th to 28th

03/02/2026

The seventh edition of the Europa+Cerca Program is now underway, aiming to bring the realities of the EU closer to Navarre's SMEs.

This initiative is promoted by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), whose Navarrese nodes are the Navarrese Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (AIN) and the Navarre Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Directorate General for External Action and the Permanent Office of Navarre to the EU in Brussels. This edition also includes nodes from the autonomous communities of Extremadura, La Rioja, and Castilla-La Mancha.

Here you will find all the information and the registration link. REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 2ND! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

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169th plenary session Committee of the Regions

169th plenary session Committee of the Regions

12/11/2025

The 169th plenary session of the CoR took place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th of December in Brussels, in the European Parliament Hemicycle.

The President of Navarre, María Chivite, spoke on the second day of the 169th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the debate on “Multiannual Financial Framework”.

Full speech in the video.

Press release (in Spanish)

More info here.

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169th plenary session Committee of the Regions

169th plenary session Committee of the Regions

12/10/2025

The 169th plenary session of the CoR took place on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th of December in Brussels, in the European Parliament Hemicycle.

The President of Navarre, María Chivite, spoke on the first day of the 169th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the debate on “Democracy Shield and the Rule of Law”.

Full speech in the video.

Press release (in Spanish)

More info here.

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CoRAI Meeting, Committee of the Regions - Automotive Intergroup

CoRAI Meeting, Committee of the Regions - Automotive Intergroup

12/10/2025

On Wednesday, December 10, the CoRAI meeting took place in Brussels from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The meeting focused on the innovative self-driving car, which, powered by artificial intelligence and R&D&I, is now a reality in the automotive sector. The meeting was chaired by CoRAI, with representatives from the industry in Saxony and the director of CLEPA in attendance. 

6th ENVE Commission meeting

6th ENVE Commission meeting

12/05/2025

The 6th meeting from the ENVE Commission took place on Friday 5th of December in Brussels, from 11:00 to 17:00, with the intervention of the Director General for External Action, Sergio Pérez.

Full speech in the video.

More info here.

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Navarre Day celebration at the office

Navarre Day celebration at the office

12/03/2025

We celebrated Navarre Day and International Basque Language Day at our office in the company of the Navarrese community in Brussels, together with friends from other parts of the world. It was a very special day, during which we enjoyed an informal, relaxed gathering with a large number of attendees.

Annual meeting of the European Cross-Border Platform (ECBP) in Gorizia, Italy

Annual meeting of the European Cross-Border Platform (ECBP) in Gorizia, Italy

11/13/2025 - 11/14/2025

The Director General for External Action of the Government of Navarre and member of the European Committee of the Regions, Sergio Pérez García, participated in the annual meeting of the European Cross-Border Platform held on the 13th and 14th of November in the cross-border city of Gorizia, European Capital of Culture

Photos, presentations and more information about the event here.

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Strategic Autonomy in Action: how regions and clusters can drive Europe's industrial future

Strategic Autonomy in Action: how regions and clusters can drive Europe's industrial future

11/12/2025 - 11/13/2025

The Clusters Meet Regions initiative brings the European cluster community closer to regional actors to explore how cooperation can strengthen industrial ecosystems and accelerate Europe’s green and digital transitions.

This edition, co-organised by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) in partnership with Sodena and the Government of Navarra, will take place in Pamplona on 12–13 November 2025.

More information and registration here

#EURegions4Cohesion event at the European Parliament and manifest on the state of European cohesion policy

#EURegions4Cohesion event at the European Parliament and manifest on the state of European cohesion policy

11/05/2025

On November 5, the Permanent Office of Navarre to the EU participated in an event in which 25 regional presidents and ministers debated with 25 MEPs and shared a common vision for a strengthened cohesion policy after 2027 that would serve all territories, specific projects, and citizens.

The event took place at the European Parliament and was organized by the EURegions4Cohesion coalition, jointly led by the regions of New Aquitaine (French Republic) and Emilia-Romagna (Italy), with the support of European Parliament Vice-Presidents Younous Omarjee, Antonella Sberna, and Javi López.

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Meeting of the Spanish delegation of the European Committee of the REgions in Santiago de Compostela

Meeting of the Spanish delegation of the European Committee of the REgions in Santiago de Compostela

10/20/2025 - 10/21/2025

On Monday, October 20, and Tuesday, October 21, a meeting of the Spanish delegation to the European Committee of the Regions was held in Santiago de Compostela.

Navarre, together with representatives from the other autonomous communities and local authorities that are members of the delegation to the European Committee of the Regions, has signed up to the so-called “Galicia Declaration,” which expresses firm rejection of the European Commission's proposal on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034 and future cohesion policy.

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#EURegions4Alliance and the CoR raise concerns about the new Multiannual Financial Framework

#EURegions4Alliance and the CoR raise concerns about the new Multiannual Financial Framework

10/14/2025

The European regions lobby #EURegions4Alliance and the CoR warn of the centralization implied in the Commission's MFF proposal. 

Furthermore, if accepted, the proposal could undermine confidence in the EU institutions and jeopardize democracy in Europe due to the foreseeable lack of oversight by the European Parliament and national or regional parliaments over investments in the territories. These are the main messages included in a resolution unanimously adopted at the plenary session on October 15.

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168th Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

168th Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

10/14/2025

The 168th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) was held in Brussels from the 13th to the 15th of October, in the Eruoepan Parliament Hemicycle.

The Director general for External Action, Sergio Pérez García, spoke on Tueesday 14th of October during the presentation and approval of the opinion on "Strengthening women's rights in the EU: A local and regional perspective".

More info here.

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2nd Euroregion meeting in Brussels

2nd Euroregion meeting in Brussels

10/14/2025

The second meeting of the Euroregion in Brussels was held at the Permanent Office of Navarre to the European Union on Tuesday, 14th of October.

More information about the first meeting here.

Press release (in Spanish)

Regions for Health Innovation: Personalised Medicine and ATMP

Regions for Health Innovation: Personalised Medicine and ATMP

09/30/2025

On September 30, the European Parliament in Brussels will host a high-level event on how personalised medicine and advanced therapies can boost Europe’s competitiveness, with regions at the center of innovation. The Director of Support Services for European Initiatives, Delia Sola, will participate on behalf of Navarre, promoting its perspective within the framework of this event. 

Office reception honoring San Fermin Festivities

Office reception honoring San Fermin Festivities

07/03/2025

On July 3rd, we organized an informal aperitif at the Office with the Navarrese community in the EU capital, in conjunction with the upcoming San Fermín Festival. In addition to Navarrese citizens, we had the opportunity to host and chat with friends from Navarre who are interested in the reality of our region.

We offered a taste of Navarrese products to those who visited our Office.

167th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

167th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

07/03/2025

The 167th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) was held in Brussels from the 2nd to the 3rd of July.

Prior to her participation in the CoR plenary session, Chivite met with the President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Katta Tütto.

President Chivite's second speech was on the 3rd July, on the second day of the plenary session, in the debate on the "UN Climate Change Conference 2025 in Belém, Brazil (COP30)".

Video of the meeting between President Chivite and the President of the Committee of the Regions, Katta Tütto. (Spanish)

More information here.

Press release. (Spanish)

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3rd ENVE Commission meeting

3rd ENVE Commission meeting

05/05/2025

The 3rd meeting from the Commssion for the Environment, Climante Change and Energy (ENVE) took place on Monday 5th of May in Brussels, from 11:00 to 17:00.

More info here.

CEIN's corporate mission

CEIN's corporate mission

04/02/2025 - 04/04/2025

The Directorate General for External Action of the Government of Navarra and CEIN are accompanying companies from Navarra on a business mission to Brussels, organized for April 2, 3 and 4. 

2nd ENVE Commission meeting

2nd ENVE Commission meeting

03/05/2025

The 2nd meeting from the Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy (ENVE) took place on Wednesday 5th of March in Brussels, from 11:00 to 17:00.

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ARA high-level meeting with Commissioner Tzitzikostas

ARA high-level meeting with Commissioner Tzitzikostas

02/20/2025

A high-level ARA meeting with Commissioner Tzitzikostas took place on Thursday 20th February, from 13:00 to 14:00, to exchange on the automotive transition in your region in the context of the ongoing consultation taking place under the Automotive Strategic Dialogue.

The meeting had high-level representatives from 20 regions that attended in person, including the Director General for External Action, Sergio Pérez.

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EuroPCom 2024

EuroPCom 2024

12/05/2024

The 15th edition of the Eurropean Public Communication Conference (EuroPCom) 2024 took place online, with the possibility of participating in person from Brussels.

Under the theme "Engage Europe. Communicate strategically in the new institutional cycle", this year 's focus was on new tools and techniques transforming public communication.

The Director General for External Action, Sergio Pérez, attended the event in person in Brussels.

More info here

3rd ARA political conference

3rd ARA political conference

11/29/2024

The President of the Regional Government of Navarra, Maria Chivite, participated in the 3rd annual conference of the Alliance of Automotive Regions (ARA) held on 29th November in Monza (Italy), which conluded the presidency of the Autonoumous Community at the head of the ARA.

The President, who was accompanied by the Director General for Extternal Action, Sergio Pérez, appealed to the consensus in Europe to continue working on this commitment.

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Presentation of the

Presentation of the "Marca Navarra" in Brussels

11/21/2024

The Government of Navarre has held a meeting in the European capital to present the values ​​of the brand

The President of the Regional Government of Navarre, María Chivite Navascués, has presented the new Navarre Brand in Brussels as a tool at the service of the community “to project Navarre at a national and international level and position the Autonomous Community as a benchmark social and economic ecosystem”.

The launching event of the Navarre Brand took place at the Cervantes Institute in the European capital in front of Navarrese professionals working abroad.

Press note (in Spanish)

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163rd Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions

163rd Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions

11/20/2024 - 11/21/2024

The 163rd plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions took place in Brussels on the 20th and 21st of November 2024. 

The President of the Regional Government of Navarra , María Chivite, took part in the CoR plenary session. At the plenary session, in which she spoke on various points related to cohesion policies, regional cooperation and the demographic challenge, she defended a decentralised European cohesion policy, which continues to rely on the regions to gain in proximity and efficiency, working from cooperation between regions and multilevel governance, in order to successfully implement the digital, green and fair transitions.

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European Mayors Mission

European Mayors Mission

11/11/2024 - 11/13/2024

The European Mayors' mission took place in Brussels from November 11 to 13, in which the Second Vice President and Minister of Memory and Coexistence, External Action and Basque, Ana Ollo, the Director General for External Action, Sergio Pérez, the Director General of Local Administration and Depopulation, Jesus María Rodríguez and the mayors of several Navarrese municipalities.

Press note (in Spanish)

Political breakfast event on 15 October 2024 in the European Parliament: Just Transition of Automotive Regions

Political breakfast event on 15 October 2024 in the European Parliament: Just Transition of Automotive Regions

10/15/2024

The President of Navarra, María Chivite, has asked the European institutions for a commitment to face the transition of the automotive sector towards electric mobility. At the political breakfast in Brussels, he emphasized the importance of a European project that respects regional specificities and promotes cohesion. The transfer of the ARA presidency from Navarra to the Italian region of Lombardy on November 28 has also been mentioned.

Chivite has highlighted the fight for a just industrial transition, underlining the role of the regions in this process and the need for public-private collaboration. He also highlighted Navarra's achievements in vocational training and innovation, as well as Volkswagen's transformation in the region. Finally, he met with the president of the Thomas Schmidt Automotive Intergroup to discuss solutions for sustainable mobility.

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EWRC 2024 - Driving Transformation - Talent Development in Automotive Regions

EWRC 2024 - Driving Transformation - Talent Development in Automotive Regions

10/09/2024

This session explored regional perspectives from policymakers and other stakeholders on the impact of green and digital transitions on automotive regions.

The Minister of Social Rights, Social Economy and Employment, Carmen Maeztu, participated in Brussels, in the work session of the Alliance of Automotive Regions, of which Navarra holds the presidency.

More info here.

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Euroregion offices meeting in Brussels

Euroregion offices meeting in Brussels

10/07/2024 - 10/10/2024

The 22nd European Week of Regions and Cities took place from 7th to 10th of October of 2024 in Brussels.

Both the Second Vice-President and Regional Minister of Memory and Coexistence, External Action and Basque, Ana Ollo, and the Regional Minister of Social Rights, Social Economy and Employment, Carmen Maeztu, participated during this week.

The Euroregion Nouvelle-Aquitaine Euskadi Navarra also held a meeting between the heads of the three delegations in Brussels, in which Sergio Pérez, Director General for External Action, took part.

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Cybersecurity Days 2024

Cybersecurity Days 2024

10/02/2024 - 10/04/2024

Cybersecurity days were held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of October.

From the 2nd to the 4th of October, the European Eco​nomic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR) hosted the European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) in Brussels. This exciting event brought together top speakers from EU institutions, regional governments and civil society to address the challenges of today's rapidly changing cyber landscape. ​

Multimedia gallery

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EUROPEAN INNOVATION VALLEY IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY

EUROPEAN INNOVATION VALLEY IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY

09/09/2024 - 09/11/2024

On the 9th, 10th and 11th of September, the Regional Valley of Innovation in Circular Economy, led by Navarra, was held at the Committee of the Regions. 

ECIV is a dynamic project whose objective is to promote circular solutions in different European industrial value chains to increase connectivity within and between different innovation ecosystems. 

We had the participation of Mikel Irujo Amezaga, Minister of Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition.

23rd ECON Commission Meeting

23rd ECON Commission Meeting

07/04/2024

On July 4, the 23rd ECON Commission of the European Committee of the Regions was held at its headquarters in Brussels.

22nd ECON Commission Meeting

22nd ECON Commission Meeting

05/15/2024

The 22nd meeting of the ECON committee took place on May 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Brussels.

22nd SEDEC Commission Meeting

22nd SEDEC Commission Meeting

04/26/2024

The 22nd meeting of the SEDEC commission took place on April 26, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Brussels.

160th CoR Plenary Session

160th CoR Plenary Session

04/17/2024 - 04/18/2024

She participated in Brussels in the 160th plenary session of the Committee of the Regions, where she defended the public policies of the Government of Navarre in areas such as talent, housing, unemployment or children, and claimed the management of part of the Common Agricultural Policy for Navarre.

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European Research and Innovation Week

European Research and Innovation Week

03/20/2024

Silvia Ojer Torres, Director of the European Projects Office, together with Isabel Macías González, Head of the Coordination and Promotion of European Affairs section, attended the sessions of the "Research and Innovation Days" that took place in Brussels on 20 and 21 March.

European Meeting of the Social Economy

European Meeting of the Social Economy

02/12/2024

On February 12 and 13, the European Meeting of Social Economy took place in Liege (Belgium) where Navarra participated with Sergio Perez (General Director for External Action, GN) as a speaker in the debate on the Transition and digital cohesion from the point of view of the territories.

European Innovation Council (EIC) 2024 Work Program

European Innovation Council (EIC) 2024 Work Program

01/19/2024

From the EU Delegation of Navarra we would like to approach information about the European Council Working Program 2024 for the Innovation and opportunities for the region of Navarra.

More info in: 

https://eic.ec.europa.eu/events/european-innovation-council-online-info-day-work-programme-2024-15-january-2024-2024-01-15_en

https://eic.ec.europa.eu/events/european-innovation-council-accelerator-challenges-work-programme-2024-online-info-day-2024-01-16_en

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ERRIN Smart Specialisation WG meeting - Interregional collaboration instruments to boost innovation: taking stock & next steps

ERRIN Smart Specialisation WG meeting - Interregional collaboration instruments to boost innovation: taking stock & next steps

11/09/2023

Interregional collaboration's importance for European policy goals is growing, but the abundance of EU instruments creates challenges in understanding and adoption. A meeting on November 9th will focus on four key initiatives, aiming to provide clarity and insights with the participation of experienced ERRIN members. Luis Goñi from SODENA will speak at this event, explaining the Navarra European Circular Innovation Valley proposal.

157th CoR Plenary Session

157th CoR Plenary Session

10/09/2023 - 10/11/2023

The 157th CoR (Committee of the Regions) Plenary Session, held during the European Week of Regions and Cities, brought together key stakeholders and regional leaders to deliberate on a wide spectrum of pressing issues.

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Steering Committee meeting of S3 Thematic Platforms, 2023

Steering Committee meeting of S3 Thematic Platforms, 2023

06/19/2023 - 06/20/2023

The S3 Platforms Steering Committee meeting brings together, twice a year, Commission services with the S3 Partnerships community in order to share relevant policy updates and upcoming initiatives. This is also the occasion for the Commission to receive updates from the S3 partnerships and to identify areas where there is a need for further discussion with specific services or where synergies could be created.

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How to make regional and local economies more circular?

How to make regional and local economies more circular?

06/06/2023

The Government of Navarra wants to present concrete actions and strategies to make the economies more circular and, thus, for sustainable, resilient and socially fair jobs and communities. The idea is to have a meaningful and to-the-point discussion, where participants will take home concrete ideas and where they could increase their network.

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Presentation Fairness Project

Presentation Fairness Project

05/16/2023

The FAIRNESS project aims to promote arbitration as a mechanism for resolving consumer disputes between consumers and businesses and professionals, and as an alternative to the courts, in line with European recommendations. Through the Consumer Arbitration System, the parties voluntarily entrust an arbitration body, which acts impartially, independently and confidentially, with the decision on the dispute or conflict that has arisen between them in a consumer relationship. This decision, binding on both parties, has the same effectiveness as a judgement. Moreover, it is a confidential, impartial, independent, agile and free service.

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Development of competences for future employment in cross-border vocational training - Exchange of good practices

Development of competences for future employment in cross-border vocational training - Exchange of good practices

05/09/2023

We organise this session in the context of the Festival for the European Year of Competences and on the occasion of Europe Day. With it, from the Delegation, we want to offer practical and concrete information about the skills that our students in Vocational Education and Training can develop and how to do it, to be better prepared for the employment of the future. To do this, we will have representatives from other European regions, who will share good practices in the field.

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TOWARDS A NEW MODEL FOR COMPANIES IN EUROPE: From the Mondragón experience towards an inclusive participatory company model

TOWARDS A NEW MODEL FOR COMPANIES IN EUROPE: From the Mondragón experience towards an inclusive participatory company model

05/03/2023

The event features a main discussion panel on how to achieve more inclusive and participative companies in Europe. The Mondragón experience will be presented as an inspiration towards new company business models based on inclusive participation. The event will be attended by the Regional Minister for Economic and Business Development of the Government of Navarre, Mikel Irujo.

Ending Greenwashing and the new European Green Claims Directive

Ending Greenwashing and the new European Green Claims Directive

04/21/2023

With this session, the Delegation would like to provide information on the widespread practice of "Greenwashing", a green marketing practice aimed at creating an illusory image of ecological responsibility, and on the proposal for the new European Commission directive on green claims. The aim is to provide concrete information on the measures and actions envisaged by the European Commission in this area, with the aim of increasing consumer protection.

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Europe and sustainable building

Europe and sustainable building

03/03/2023

With this session, the Delegation wants to provide information on sustainable building policy and its link with energy consumption in the framework of the European Green Pact with information from the European Commission and from Navarre.

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The magic of light and music in the alabaster

The magic of light and music in the alabaster

06/10/2022

HYBRID - Within the framework of the New European Bauhaus Festival (NEB Festival), it will be presented “The magic of light and music in the alabaster”, by Luis Peirote, Architect (designer of lamps and musical instruments of alabaster), which will be held on Friday, 10 June, at 11.30 am, at Rue De Pascale 16, 1000 Brussels, and online.

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Workshop on good practices to promote sustainable activities at regional level, building incentives for SMEs towards the circular economy.

Workshop on good practices to promote sustainable activities at regional level, building incentives for SMEs towards the circular economy.

02/11/2022

ONLINE / IN-PERSON - Exchange of good practices of European regions addressing circular economy incentives for SMEs using the Taxonomy regulation for the classification of economic activities with substantial contribution to the circular economy transition. The event will have Spanish-English and English-Spanish simultaneous translations.

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