Press release - European Parliament signs agreements with the Committee of Regions and the European Investment Bank

The two Memorandum of Understanding outline key areas where collaboration between the institutions will be strengthen and intensified ahead of the upcoming European elections, 6-9 June. These areas include communication and outreach activities, emphasizing the pivotal role effective communication plays in engaging citizens and fostering a deeper understanding of European decision-making processes.

The first agreement was signed with the President of the Committee of Regions, Vasco Alves Cordeiro, and the second with the President of the European Investment Bank, Nadia María Calvino Santamaría.

These agreements mark a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the European Parliament and its institutional partners to raise civic awareness about the European elections and the critical importance of democratic participation through voting.

“These partnerships exemplify the shared commitment of EU institutions to empowering citizens, ensuring they are not only well-informed but also actively engaged in sculpting our democratic process. Every decision made at the European level directly influences our life, making voting the most important tool at our disposal to shape the future of Europe” said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

The President of the Committee of Regions, Vasco Alves Cordeiro said: “With the European elections ahead of us, it is of the utmost importance to mobilise local and regional authorities for the future of the European Union. EU policies rely on regions and cities to become reality. This is why the European Committee of the Regions, representing more than one million local and regional leaders, is partnering with the European Parliament. It is our common future that is at stake”.

“Working together, we can lead the way. We look forward to working with our partners, starting with the European Parliament, to communicate and stress the importance of what the EU does for citizens and businesses and to inspire voters to cast their ballot” said Nadia María Calvino Santamaría, President of the European Investment Bank.

Background

The Committee of Regions is an assembly composed of 329 members and 329 alternates elected at local or regional level in all EU countries (for example as Mayors or Presidents of a region). They come to Brussels up to six times a year to debate their opinions on proposed legislation and agree on resolutions for further action by the EU.

The European Investment Bank plays a crucial role in financing projects that contribute to the economic and social development of the European Union. As the European Union's financial institution, the EIB fosters investment and supports policies that further the objectives of the European Union.

Contacts:

• Jüri LAAS

  Spokesperson of the President

  Contact data:

  • Phone number: (+32) 2 28 44090 (BXL)
  • Mobile number: (+32) 470 95 75 61
  • E-mail: juri.laas@europarl.europa.eu

• Antti TIMONEN

  Deputy Spokesperson of the President

  Contact data:

  • Phone number: (+32) 2 28 31295 (BXL)
  • Phone number: (+33) 3 881 64099 (STR)
  • Mobile number: (+32) 460 79 21 10
  • E-mail: antti.timonen@europarl.europa.eu