Ms. Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica pointed to the role of the CoR as a voice of regions and cities. She underlined that the Presidency and the Committee must cooperate in order to enhance citizens’ confidence in Europe and increase their involvement in EU processes.
The animated discussion with regional representatives also addressed the mobility of workforce, equal opportunities, digital economy, energy policy, and citizens’ involvement in processes related to the Transatlantic Trade and Partnership (TTIP). Andris Jaunsleinis, Member of the Committee of the Regions from Latvia, contributed to the debate, also emphasizing the importance of issues such as the Eastern Partnership, support to farmers, and the EU’s Territorial Agenda 2020.