Provides local and regional authorities with a voice within the EU, bringing citizens closer to EU institutions. Gives opinions whenever new proposals are made in areas that have repercussions at local and regional levels. The COR may also draw up opinions on its own initiative, enabling it to move issues up the EU agenda. It works in policy areas such as: economic and social cohesion; employment, vocational training, education and culture; transport; and the environment. Cultural issues are the responsibility of the Commission for Culture, Education and Research (EDUC).
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Type of organisation: Intergovernmental & Trans-national Bodies
Country: Belgium
Geographical scope: European Union countries
Language: Danish , Dutch , English , Finnish , French , German , Greek , Italian , Portuguese , Spanish , Swedish
Thematic scope: Cultural Policy & Administration , European cultural policy , national, regional & local cultural policies , Education & Training
Type of online resource: Directory of Organisations , Events Calendars & News , Gallery , Links Section , Projects , Publications Section , Search Engine
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