As chair of the #GreenDealGoingLocal WG, I am committed to fostering strong cooperation between European Committee of the Regions & European Commission. We will ensure that local actions & regional leadership are at the forefront of Europe’s systemic transformation towards a more sustainable future. Markku Markkula

The Chair of the Green Deal Going Local Working Group, Markku Markkula, calls for urgent #climateaction 👇

1/2 I had the honor today to launch the Industry–Academia Network of the Cybersecurity Skills Academy at the Digital Summit in Gdańsk, together with 🇵🇱 Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski. Krzysztof Gawkowski

Eduskunnan istuntokauden päättyessä jaan erityisiloni: Tärkeä uudistuksemme eteni! Valtion aluahallinnon uudistus vahvistaa talouden kestävää kasvua ja alueiden elinvoimaa, sekä tehostaa prosesseja ja yritysten ja ihmisten palvelua. Uudistus on tulossa voimaan ensi vuoden alussa.

We have renewed our cooperation with European Committee of the Regions 🤝 EU regions and cities are key players in the green transition, and in our action plan, we commit to accelerating the implementation of the #EUGreenDeal and boosting cooperation with initiatives like Covenant of Mayors - Europe and #EUClimatePact

Back in #Brussels for the @epp summit — an opportunity to engage on key priorities for cities and regions particularly the next #MFF. We want an #EUbudget which is flexible, simple & with a place-based approach. Thanks for the productive discussions ahead of #EUCO! Sari Rautio 🏳️‍🌈💜

Stupp vetää RUK Kirkkojärven marssin ase mukana 🤣🤣🤣 ei ole kukaan presidentti pystynyt

🇪🇺 The next #EUbudget must reflect the realities of our people and regions. 🗺️ The EPP-CoR calls for a place-based, strategic #MFF that empowers territories, sustains cohesion, & boosts competitiveness. 📢 Read the opinion of Sari Rautio 🏳️‍🌈💜 on EUobserver here: euobserver.com/stakeholder/ar…

Great to read this article by Sari Rautio 🏳️‍🌈💜: Putting regions at the heart of Europe’s next budget We need strong engagement of regional and local authorities in the design and delivery of EU funds and policies in the next MFF euobserver.com/stakeholders/a…

Happening now: EPP Group CoR Group meeting underway! 🗣️ Debate with RomanaTomc, Vice-Chair of the EPP Group in the European Parliament 💶 Exchange on the post-2027 #MFF with Anne Funch Jensen, Cabinet of Commissioner Piotr Serafin #EUbudget

The message is clear: we need the EU, and we have significant resources at local and regional levels. We must mobilise cities and regions to take on a more active role. Let’s ensure cities are also involved in the financing and implementation of the MFF. Markku Markkula

Tullaanko näkemään kohta Finnairin loppu ja sen seurauksena ulkomaiset yritykset tulevat hoitamaan sekä lentoliikenteen että maapalvelut? Kompromissihalukkuutta tarvitaan vaikeassa tilanteessa molemminpuolin. #lakko #finnair #lennot mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/iua-…

📢 Registrations are OPEN for the European Research & Innovation Days! Secure your spot and join us on 16–17 September to meet the experts and policymakers shaping Europe’s future. Register here: europa.eu/!Mw6ybX #RiDaysEU

The EU is proposing a new climate target: 🔹 90% emissions cut by 2040 🔹 More certainty for business & industry 🔹 A stronger path to climate neutrality What’s behind the target — and what happens next? 👇

Implementing MFF requires more European Partnerships and collaboration. Cities and their industry play a crucial role in this. EU needs renewal - driven by local action.

📣 Registrations are now open for the #CoMCeremony2025 As new EU priorities take shape, towns and cities will take the stage to show how local action drives a more secure, resilient & climate-neutral Europe. 📍 16 Oct | European Parliament 🔗 eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Covenant-Ce…

We're looking for a new Secretary-General to lead the EPP Group CoR📍 Based in Brussels | ⏳ Apply by 1 Sept 2025, 12:00 CET - Lead - Advise - Represent - Make a difference at the heart of EU local democracy. 🔗Details & apply: shorturl.at/UpLap #LocalDemocracy #JoinUs

Kokoomuksen puoluevaltuusto nimitti puoluesihteeriksi Maggie Keskisen 🩵 Keskinen aloittaa tehtävässään 1.10.2025. sttinfo.fi/tiedote/713453…

Worth remembering

🌍 The success of overcoming difficult times comes only through unity. 🇺🇦 When we support Ukraine, we also support cities & regions across Europe – and safeguard the values that unite us. Today, EPP-CoR President Sari Rautio 🏳️‍🌈💜 participated in the EPP Summit on #Ukraine.