The Vice-President of the European Commission, Raffaele Fitto, and the President of the Committee of the Regions, Kata Tüttő, launched the 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities today. Under the motto “Shaping tomorrow, together”, this three-day event brings together 6,500 participants from across the EU, including policy makers, professionals, project promoters, the civil society, and researchers. “Cohesion and Growth for the Future”; “The Right to Stay: unlocking the potential of every territory”; and “Cities building tomorrow” – these are the three thematic areas on which the over 200 sessions of the Week will focus. Raffaele Fitto said: “The European Week of Regions and Cities is a great opportunity for discussion on the issues that matter most to our citizens. Representatives from across the EU give us the chance to work on tailor-made solutions and ensure a place-based approach. Cooperation and partnership are key to the success of cohesion policy. We are committed to improving the lives of our citizens, by reducing disparities and promoting territorial development in all regions”. Kata Tüttő added: “The European Week provides a unique platform to all those who work every day to strengthen Europe from within through cohesion policy. In the face of multiple crises, regions and cities are investing cohesion funds to stabilise and innovate regional economies, combat industrial decline, fight poverty, and increase the preparedness and resilience of our communities”.