November 2013 rEPPorter

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November 2013

The activity report of the EPP Group in the Committee of the Regions

Message from the President

2 Members on the field

3 Greek Presidency of the EU

4 Eastern Partnership

5 Turkey’s EU regions

6 Interview with Andrius Kubilius

EPP elects new President The Political Assembly of the European People’s Party elected Joseph Daul as its new president with 112 out of 124 votes on 12 November. Daul, who is also the Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, was nominated by the UMP of France. “It is a great honour to receive this mandate and to be entrusted by the delegates from member parties, member associations, and political groups to lead the party going forward, especially at a time of such important challenges as the European elections of May of 2014.” Joseph Daul

7 EPP-led opinions at Plenary Monthly Horizon: Your EPP/CoR Video News Bulletin

8-10 The future of Europe

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European Energy Security: Towards the future with safe and affordable energy for all Energy dependence and insufficient security of supply has a negative impact on economic development, labour markets as well as on the functioning of local and regional authorities. Cooperation is necessary at all levels to overcome obstacles in

the differentiated European market. These were the conclusions drawn by the EPP Group external seminar on European Energy Security organised at the invitation of Mayor Andrius Kupčinskas in Kaunas, Lithuania.

I think local and regional authorities already play a very important role in this area and this shall continue in the future. Based on my experience, there are challenges that can be solved only by the national government. However, there are also some areas like energy saving, where local communities and authorities play the most crucial and influential role. In Lithuania, for example, responsibility for local heating systems lies entirely on the municipalities. Andrius Kubilius, leader of the Homeland Union – Lithuania Christian Democrats (TS-LKD)

Winter University for local and regional media The 8th edition of the EPP Winter University for local and regional media was an occasion to work with journalists on methods to cover European affairs on the ground in the run-up to the European elections. With just over 6 months until voters elect their representatives in the European Parliament, participants asked for simpler information that showcases the impact the EU has on citizens’ lives in appropriate language for the media. Read more on page 11


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