Learn, Plan, Act Building Local Capacities to Deliver Integrated Energy and Climate Plans

02/10/2026

On February 10, a joint event organized by PLAN4CET and IN-PLAN will be held both in person and online: “Learn, Plan, Act – Building Local Capacities to Deliver Integrated Energy and Climate Plans”.

More info

The 2026 EU Health Policy Agenda and Biotech Act I

01/30/2026

The first session of the year of the ERRIN Health Working Group, led by Götaland, Copenhagen, Navarra, Île-de-France, Utrecht, and Catalonia, provided an overview of the Commission's activities for 2026 in relation to health and will address the Biotech Act I.

Virtual seminar - European Commission Work Program for 2026

01/16/2026

With this session, the Office aims to provide information on the European Commission's priorities and its work program for 2026.

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.

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.

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

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.

SUMMIT OF REGIONS IN FAVOR OF EU SUPPORT MEASURES FOR THE INDUSTRY OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES

12/04/2025

On December 4, Mikel Irujo, Minister of Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition, visited Brussels to attend the summit of regions in favor of measures that promote the competitiveness of European companies.

Press release

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.

Virtual seminar - New Commission Directive on Waste and its implementation in the Autonomous Communities

11/14/2025

With this session, the Office of Navarra to the EU wishes to provide information on the new Directive (EU) 2025/1892 of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 10, 2025, amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste, and its application in the autonomous communities.

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.

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

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.

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.

EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony

10/16/2025

On Thursday 16th of October, the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony was held in Brussels from 8.00 to 13:30.

More info here.

Debate with ARA, ASA, and CoRAI - Staying powerfull: accelerating a successful transition in automotive regions

10/15/2025

On Wednesday, October 15, the debate “Staying powerful: accelerating a successful transition in automotive regions” was held, organized by ARA, ASA, and CoRAI, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Brussels, at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) building, in conference room VMA 21.

More information here.

#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.

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.

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)

Atlantic Arc Commission working breakfast at the European Parliament

10/14/2025

On the 14th of October, the Atlantic Arc Commission's working breakfast was held at the European Parliament in Brussels from 8:00 to 9:00.

More info here.

Opening Session of the European Week of the Regions and Cities

10/13/2025

The Opening Session of the European Week of the Regions and Cities was held on Monday 13th of October, between 14:00 and 16:30 in Brussels.

More info here.

Programme of European Week of Regions and Cities here.

GRAAL Launch Event

10/13/2025

On Monday 13th of October, the GRAAL Interreg Atlantic Area proyect was launched in Brussels from 14:00 to 16:30.

More info here.

Virtual seminar - Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 and how it affects the regions

10/10/2025

With this session, the Office aims to provide information on the European Commission's proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 and discuss how this new budget configuration affects the governance and management of European regions.

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. 

Virtual Seminar - Linguistic Diversity in the EU: The Future of Basque

09/26/2025

To commemorate European Day of Languages, we are dedicating this month's seminar to studying the future of our Basque language in the European Union.  With this session, this delegation aims to offer an overview of the role that regional languages ​​should play within the European Union's operating framework.

4th ARA annual conference

09/09/2025 - 09/10/2025

The 4th ARA annual conference was held in Munich on the 9th and 10th of September.

More info here

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

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)

167th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

07/02/2025

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

President Chivite's first speech was on the 2nd of July, on the first day of the plenary session, in the debate on Water resilience.

More info here.

Press release (Spanish)

Webinar on the Choose Europe for Science pilot program

06/20/2025

With this session, the Delegation aims to provide information on the "Choose Europe for Science" pilot program, one of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), promoted by the European Commission to retain and attract talent, especially young talent.

ARA's conference, on the occasion of the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg

06/17/2025

The ARA's conference, on the occasion of the European Parliament plenary session, was held on 17th of June in Strasbourg.

More info here.

EU Green Week partner event - ECIV Interregional collaboration in the European Circular Innovation Valley

06/04/2025

Hybrid event: Residence Palace, room Maelbeek, Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 155, 1040 Brussels, and online

Press release (Spanish).

Seminar on the strategy of the Union of skills

05/16/2025

With this session, this delegation wants to provide information on the European Commission's Union of skills strategy and its implications for Navarre.

166th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

05/15/2025

The 166th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions was held in Brussels on 14th and 15th May.

President Chivite's second speech was on the15th May, on the second day of the plenary session, on the "Draft resolution on the priorities of the European Committee of the Regions for 2025-2030".

Press release (Spanish).

More info here.

Future of the Automotive Industry (CoRAI) interregional group meeting

05/15/2025

President Chivite took part in the meeting of the Future of the Automotive Industry interregional group (CoRAI), which was held in Brussels on Thursday 15th of May.

More info on press release (Spanish).

166th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

05/14/2025

The 166th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions was held in Brussels on 14th and 15th May.

President Chivite's first speech was on 14th May, on the first day of the plenary session, in the opinion "The role of cities and regions in the EU Affordable Housing Plan".

Press release (Spanish).

More info here.

Celebration of Europe Day with a gastronomic stand of Navarre

05/10/2025

On the occasion of Europe Day, the Office of Navarra joined the celebrations of May 10 at the European Committee of the Regions with its own gastronomic and informative stand, which enjoyed great success and repercussion.

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.

Mission of the Parliament of Navarre in Brussels

04/29/2025 - 04/30/2025

Mission of parliamentarians from Navarre led by its President Unai Hualde to the capital of the EU, accompanied by the Second Vice-President of the Government of Navarre Ana Ollo.

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ADItech Business mission to Brussels

04/08/2025 - 04/10/2025

The Directorate General for External Action of the Government of Navarra and ADItech organized this business mission from April 8 to 10 with the aim of bringing Navarra closer to Europe.

More information

165th Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions

04/03/2025

The 165th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions was held on April 2 and 3 in Brussels.

President Chivite spoke on the second day of the plenary session.

More information here

Press release (Spanish)

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. 

165th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

04/02/2025

The 165th plenary session took place on the 2nd and 3rd of April in Brussels.

President Chivite spoke on the first day of the plenary session.

More info here.

Press note (in Spanish)

European Commission's Clean Industrial Deal

03/28/2025

With this session, the Delegation aims to provide information on the European Commission's new Clean Industrial Deal and its implications for Navarre's renewable energy sector.

"From Interconnected Ecosystems to the New Deal of Innovation in Europe"

03/11/2025

Navarra heads the leading industrial regions in circular economy.

Regional minister Irujo met on Tuesday 11th of March in Brussels with representatives of European regions seeking to promote different competitiveness projects through collaboration between innovation ecosystems.

More info here and on the event website.

2nd SEDEC Commission meeting

03/06/2025

The 2nd meeting from the SEDEC Commission took place on Thursday 6th of March in Brussels, from 11:00 to 18:30.

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.

New European Commission - Priorities and work programme 2025

02/27/2025

With this session, the Delegation would like to provide information on the priorities of the new European Commission, as well as on its 2025 work programme.

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.

164th Plenary session of the European Committee of Regions

02/19/2025 - 02/21/2025

The 164th plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) took place from the 19th to the 20th of February in Brussels and the inaugural meetings of the commissions took place on the 21st of February.

European Media Freedom Act and EU funding opportunities in the sector

01/31/2025

With this session, we would like to offer information on the European Media Freedom Act, as well as on the European Commission's funding opportunities in the sector.

25th SEDEC Commission meeting

12/06/2024

The 25th SEDEC Commission meeting took place on the 6th of December in Brussels.

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

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.

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)

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.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the European Committee of the Regions

11/20/2024

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the creation of the European Committee of the Regions, a celebration was held in which Navarra participated with a stand where guests were able to taste wine and other Navarrese products.

More info here.

Dedicated album of the CoR

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)

CoR study visit to the JRC of the European Commission

11/05/2024 - 11/07/2024

From 5th to 7th November 2024, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) visited the European Commission's Joint Centre (JRC) in Seville.

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.

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.

EWRC 2024 - Creating a European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV)

10/09/2024

In the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, we wish to share with other regions our best practices on creating a European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) between 9 regional actors. 

This event will share with other regions our best practices on creating a European Circular Innovation Valley (ECIV) with nine regional actors.

More info here

162nd Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions

10/07/2024 - 10/09/2024

The 162nd plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) took place in Brussels from the 7th to the 9th of October of 2024.

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.

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

More info here

24th SEDEC Commission Meeting

10/01/2024

The 24th meeting of SEDEC Commission took place on 1 October 2024 from 11:00 to 18:30 in Brusels.

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

07/04/2024

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

23rd SEDEC commission meeting

06/27/2024

The 23rd meeting of the SEDEC Commission of the European Committee of the Regions was held in Brussels on June 27.

CoRAI meeting: The 2024 European Elections: What the new European Commission and Parliament should focus on to ensure a fair and just transition

06/20/2024

Today the CoRAI meeting took place in the Committee of the Regions, which revolved around the relevance of a just transition in the automobile industry.

161st Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions

06/19/2024 - 06/20/2024

The 161st Plenary Session of the European Committee of the Regions took place in Brussels on the 19th and 20th June.

EU GREEN WEEK 2024 - Exchange of good regional practices on water resilience

05/31/2024

Link event EU GREEN WEEK 2024 website

High-level seminar on Monitoring the Just Transition of automotive regions in the EU

05/22/2024

President Chivite, together with the General Director for External Action, Sergio Pérez, participated in the virtual seminar of the Alliance of Regions with Automotive Industry.

The new European Net-Zero Industry Act

05/17/2024

With this session, from the Delegation, we want to offer concrete information about the new European Net-zero industry act and its implications for the Navarra industry.

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.

Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP 2.0) workshop Knowledge valorisation for the regional and local R&I ecosystems

05/14/2024

Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP 2.0) Workshop - Knowledge valorization for regional and local R&I ecosystems

European elections: challenges and opportunities for the next five years

05/07/2024

With this session, from the Delegation, we want to offer concrete information about the upcoming European elections and their implication for citizens.

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.

Social innovation for zero long-term unemployment - towards an EU-wide response

04/18/2024

On the18th of April 2024, from 14:30 to 15:45, the event "Social innovation for zero long-term unemployment - towards an EU-wide response" was held at the European Committee of the Regions (Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040 Brussels) in room VMA 21.

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.

Canal Europa: Interview with the President of the Government of Navarre María Chivite

04/17/2024

On the occasion of the visit of the President of the Government of Navarre to the plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions on 17 April, Canal Europa interviewed the President of the Government of Navarre, María Chivite.

Presentation of Navarra Zirkular at the World Circular Economy Forum - WCEF2024

04/16/2024

The Director General of Energy, Business R&D&I and Entrepreneurship, Uxue Itoiz, participated in the World Circular Economy Forum (#WCEF2024), where she presented the Navarra Zirkular catalogue.

European Migration and asylum pact

04/05/2024

With this seminar, from the delegation, we want to offer detailed information about the new European regulations on migration and asylum.

President Chivite participates in the CoR ECON Commission Seminar on Industrial Transition in the EU

03/27/2024

President Chivite participates in Germany in a seminar of the Committee of the Regions in which she has also demanded gender equality in the transformation of the sector.

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.

Navarra participates in the European Summit of Regions and Cities with a stand dedicated to the transformation of the automotive sector

03/18/2024 - 03/19/2024

At the event, a summit held in the Belgian city of Mons, the challenges and solutions for the future of Europe will be debated.

Gender issues in the new European Digital Services Act (DSA)

03/08/2024

With this session, from the Delegation, we want to provide specific information on the new European regulations on digital services and how gender issues are dealt with in them.

21st meeting of the SEDEC Commission

02/22/2024 - 02/23/2024

The 21st meeting of the SEDEC Commission of the Committee of the Regions was held on February 22, 2024 in Ancona, Italy.

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.

The new call for the European Partnership for Personalized Medicine EP PerMed 2024: opportunities for Navarra

02/09/2024

With this session, from the Delegation, we want to offer concrete information about the new call of the European Personalized Medicine EP PerMed Partnership for the year 2024, EP PerMed Joint Transnational Call, and the opportunities for Navarra to participate.

159º PLENARY SESSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS IN BRUSSELS

01/31/2024 - 02/01/2024

On January 31, and 1st of February took place the 159º Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels.

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

EU Digital Markets Act (DMA)

12/15/2023

With this session, the Delegation would like to provide information on the recent European laws on digital markets and services and the implications for Navarre.

European Waste Reduction Week - Exchange of regional best practices in packaging

11/24/2023

With this session, the Delegation aims to offer an exchange of regional best practices on packaging. It is organised in the context of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR).

CAP and the future of agriculture

11/17/2023

With this session, the Delegation wants to provide information on the Common Agricultural Policy and on the future of agriculture in the EU.

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.

Navarra food tasting at the EWRC

10/12/2023

The Government of Navarra is pleased to present a tasting of a wide array of certified products from our region.

Link EWRC: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/programme/2023/sessions/8284

Circular construction goals a discussion at European level

10/12/2023

This session will provide knowledgeable insights into how EU policies and legislation can support better and more circular construction in Europe.

Link EWRC: https://europa.eu/regions-and-cities/programme/2023/sessions/4218

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.

Development of new skills in the automotive sector

10/09/2023

This session, in the framework of the European Week of Regions and Cities, will offer an exchange of knowledge and best practices between three regions, in order to develop the necessary skills for a sustainable and just transition of the automotive industry.

Final event Science meet regions and Knowledge Exchange Platform seminar (KEP 2.0)

09/28/2023

Final event of the Science meets Regions (2021-2023) project, which aims to foster evidence-based policy making at local and regional level; and thematic seminar of the Knowledge Exchange Platform seminar (KEP 2.0), focusing on the regional and local dimension of the New European Innovation Agenda, including the opportunities for Regional Innovation Valleys.

Mental health: European policies and funding opportunities

09/22/2023

With this session, the Delegation aims to provide information on European policies and funding opportunities in the field of mental health, with information from the European Commission and from Navarra.

Gender equality: European policies and the situation in Navarre

09/08/2023

With this session, the Delegation wants to provide information on gender equality policies, with information from the European Commission and from Navarra.

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.

Open Science for higher quality, more efficient and impactful research Opportunities for regions & cities

06/15/2023

The participants of this event will be updated on the state-of-play of the different aspects of Open Science and on how it delivers solutions to major societal challenges. Sergio Pérez, Director General for External Action of the Government of Navarra will speak at the event, showing the innovative practices of Navarra in the field of Open Science.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The European year of skills in Navarra

03/31/2023

With this session, the Delegation wants to offer information on the European Year of Skills, with information from the European Commission and from Navarra.

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.

Opportunities for youth, sport and education under the KA2 action of the ERASMUS+ programme

02/10/2023

With this session, the Delegation wants to provide information on concrete opportunities in the field of youth, sport and training under the ERASMUS+ financial programme in 2023.

How the new EU energy regulation will affect us

01/20/2023

With this session, the Delegation aims to provide information on the current EU energy policy and regulatory landscape and its impact on citizens.

New European Bauhaus (NEB): state of the art and funding opportunities for Navarre

12/15/2022

With this session, the Delegation aims to provide information on the state of the art of the European New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, the latest trends and specific funding opportunities that could benefit Navarre. 

Interreg Europe and Atlantic Area programmes: funding opportunities for Navarre

11/11/2022

With this session, the Delegation aims to provide information on how the Interreg Europe and Atlantic Area programmes can help Navarre develop and implement better policies and take advantage of cooperation with other Atlantic regions. ONLINE.

Interreg SUDOE and POCTEFA programmes: funding opportunities for Navarre

10/28/2022

With this session, the Navarre delegation wishes to provide information on how the European programmes Interreg POCTEFA and SUDOE can help Navarre. This information session will present the main features of the two programmes for the period 2021-2027. ONLINE. 

Event Forums: EIT Institutional Partnerships - Networks and funding in Manufacturing, Raw Materials, Climate, Urban Mobility

09/09/2022

ONLINE - Event organised by the Government Delegation of Navarre to the European Union/Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarre, on EIT Institutional Partnerships.

FORUM EVENT - Innovation Fund Programme 2022: demonstration projects in low-carbon technologies

06/24/2022

ONLINE - Event organised by the Government Delegation of Navarre to the European Union / Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarre, on the Innovation Fund programme.

FORUM EVENT - European Missions: Horizon Europe and beyond

06/17/2022

ONLINE - Event organised by the Government Delegation of Navarre to the European Union / Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarre on European Missions

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.

EU Week: Job and internship opportunities in Brussels

05/13/2022

ONLINE - Event organised by the Delegation of the Government of Navarre to the EU on the occasion of European Union Week on employment and internship opportunities in Brussels. 

EVENTO FOROS - MEDIA Program: European opportunities for the audiovisual sector

03/11/2022

The first three open calls for proposals under Creative Europe's MEDIA program for 2022 have been published. Creative Europe has a total budget of 226 million euros for this year. Event organized by the Delegation of the Government of Navarra to the European Union / Directorate General for External Action of the Government of Navarra. 

Navarre in European networks, platforms and partnerships

02/18/2022

ONLINE - Event on European networks, platforms and strategic partnerships organised by the Delegation of the Government of Navarre to the European Union / Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarre.

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.

Food Waste: exchange of regional practices

11/22/2021

BRUSSELS - The Delegation of the region of Navarra to the EU in Brussels organises this exchange of good practices between regions on the topic of food waste, in the context of the European Week of Waste Reduction.

EVENTO FOROS: EU4Health European Programme: vision and funding opportunities

10/22/2021

ONLINE - Event organised by the Delegation of the Government of Navarra to the European Union / Directorate General of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Navarra to explain the EU4HEALTH programme, its new vision, and funding opportunities.

EVENTO FOROS: LIFE 2021-2027 - Key developments and opportunities for sustainability in Navarra

10/01/2021

The Delegation of the Government of Navarra to the European Union / Directorate-General for Foreign Affairs of the Government of Navarra is organizing a free online seminar to discuss the main new developments and opportunities for sustainability in Navarra in the LIFE 21-27 program.

Water pollution: Exchange of regional practices for the prevention of water pollution

06/08/2021

ONLINE - The Government of Navarra wants to present different examples of regional concrete actions that can contribute to the prevention of water pollution.

Horizonte Europa Cluster 6 / European Funding Opportunities for the Food and Bioeconomy sector in Navarre

06/04/2021

ONLINE - Webinar organised by the Delegation of the Government of Navarra to the European Union / Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarra on Horizon Europe - Cluster 6 / European Funding Opportunities for the Food and Bioeconomy sector in Navarra.

European Funding Opportunities for the Organic Farming Sector

03/26/2021

ONLINE - Event organised by the Government Delegation of Navarre to the European Union/Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarre on European Funding Opportunities for the Organic Farming Sector.

Virtual meeting between the European Commission and the local entities of Navarra to talk about the future of rural areas

03/12/2021

ONLINE - Virtual meeting between the European Commission and local entities of Navarra to exchange opinions on the Vision of the Future of rural areas.

European funding challenges and opportunities in the period 20212027

02/04/2021

ONLINE - Webinar organised by the Delegation of Navarre to the European Union in Brussels on ‘Challenges and opportunities for European funding in the period 2021-2027’.

ERA-MIN3 Raw materials for sustainable development and the circular economy

01/27/2021

ONLINE - The event is aimed at companies and agents of SINAI in Navarre who plan to carry out R&D&I activities in the period 2022-2024 in collaboration with another entity included in the territorial scope of the project.

European Climate Pact: What can you do for the climate?

01/22/2021

ONLINE - The Delegation of Navarre to the European Union in Brussels is organising the event ‘European Climate Pact: What can you do for the climate?’ on 22 January via an online platform

Webinar PERMANENT FORUMS Next Generation EU: European recovery funds and their impact on Navarre

09/04/2020

Platform: Gotowebinar (registration link)

Organised by: Directorate-General for External Action of the Government of Navarre

Date: 4 September 2020. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Format: Free online seminar (prior registration required)