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Floods and droughts: JRC highlights how local choices shape territorial resilience

New JRC research highlights how land use and water consumption influence local hazards. Prevention and water management require a place-based approach.

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Artificial intelligence and skills: the EU highlights training needs for public bodies, schools and businesses

The European Commission highlights the need for targeted AI training. For local communities, this means staff skills, service quality and digital citizenship.

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Fisheries and aquaculture: the European Commission sets out its 2040 vision for coastal communities

Energy, innovation and generational renewal are central to the vision presented on 20 October, providing a strategic reference for coastal areas.

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European Cybersecurity Month: preventing online scams through awareness and skills

The European Commission highlights phishing and digital safety. Staff training and public awareness remain practical priorities for local authorities.

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PIAZZA ARMERINA AND ST JULIAN’S: FOCUS EUROPE HELPS BUILD A CULTURAL BRIDGE BETWEEN SICILY AND MALTA

From 13 to 15 November 2026, Piazza Armerina will host the European CUTSM project gathering. Focus Europe ETS supports cooperation between the two communities, promoting participation, intercultural dialogue and European citizenship.

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DEMOCRATIC RESILIENCE: THE EU STRENGTHENS COOPERATION WITH CANDIDATE COUNTRIES

On 13 October, the EU extended the cooperation of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience to enlargement partners.

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REGIONS AND CITIES: THE EU 2026 REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF LOCAL AREAS

Published on 12 October, the European Committee of the Regions report places cohesion, services and investment capacity at the heart of the future of local areas.

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RE-BUILD EU: TRATALIAS AND ĦAL GĦARGĦUR STRENGTHEN EUROPEAN DIALOGUE

The European town twinning project places historical heritage, memory and cooperation between local communities at its centre, strengthening dialogue between Malta and Italy.

EU KIDS ACT: CONSULTATION ON CHILDREN’S ONLINE SAFETY IS OPEN

The European Commission is collecting feedback until 26 November 2026. A topic of interest to families, schools, educators and local authorities.

EUROPEAN WEEK OF REGIONS AND CITIES 2026: COHESION AND LOCAL AREAS TAKE CENTRE STAGE

From 12 to 14 October, Brussels hosts EURegionsWeek 2026. Discussions on the future of local areas, with sessions also available online.

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RADICAL GREEN IN SHKODËR: YOUNG PEOPLE, ART AND BIODIVERSITY FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

From 21 to 23 September 2026, the European project’s second transnational event brought together creative workshops, environmental protection and dialogue between communities. Focus Europe ETS supported the partnership in turning youth participation into practical action.

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“TERRITORI UNITI 2025” PROJECT: A NEW MILESTONE FOR INCLUSION IN PALESTINE WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRST MINIVAN FOR THE IDHNA CENTRE

Focus Europe ETS reports progress on the “Territori Uniti 2025” project, an international cooperation initiative co-funded by the Autonomous Region of Sardinia. The purchase of the first of three minivans has been completed, supporting mobility and inclusion for young people with disabilities in Yatta, Idhna and Samou.