The legislative package adopted by the European Commission on 6 October 2011 proposes to strengthen the urban dimension of the future cohesion policy.
In line with his long-term commitment to promote an ambitious urban agenda at the EU level, Commissioner Johannes Hahn is launching a direct dialogue with European cities through the organisation of the first Urban Forum, which will take place on 16 February 2012 in Brussels.
The forum will be divided into three thematic panels:
Tackling the challenges of coordinating thematic investment
Integrated territorial investments
New tools provided by the proposed regulations.
Around 500 participants, including Mayors of EU cities, representatives of urban networks and associations, as well as cities involved in various EU urban policy initiatives are expected to attend. Participation will be only possible upon invitation.
