Indicative calendar  

• Appointment of rapporteur on 27 April; 
• Exchange of views in COTER on 24-25 June; 
• First discussion and adoption in COTER on 17 September (at the External meeting in Cáceres);  
• Adoption in the Plenary session in December. 

Indicative calendar  

• Appointment of rapporteur on 27 April; 
• Exchange of views in COTER on 24-25 June; 
• First discussion and adoption in COTER on 17 September (at the External meeting in Cáceres);  
• Adoption in the Plenary session in December. 

The proposed timeline • Exchange of views at the ENVE: 18-19 June 2026 • Adoption of draft opinion at the ENVE: 29 September 2026 • Adoption of opinion at the Plenary: 2-3 December 2026

Own-Iniative opinion

This opinion is based on COM(2026) 330 final by the European Commission published on 25 March. The size and intensity of wildfires are increasing and they can cause far-reaching damage to Europe's society, economy, environment, climate, infrastructure and cultural heritage. This Communication aims to present concrete actions on how the EU can better support and complement wildfire risk management efforts at all levels, aiming to address wildfire risk holistically as a long-term problem, covering the whole risk management cycle of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The Communication is divided into seven areas of focus and has a strong local / regional dimension Indicative timeline for adoption: - exchange of views in the NAT commission on 01 June; - discussion and adoption in the NAT commission on 01-02 October 2026; - final adoption at the Plenary session of 02-03 December 2026.

Olgierd Geblewicz (PL/EPP), President of the West Pomerania Region, has been appointed rapporteur by the CIVEX Commission of the European Committee of the Regions’ opinion on the “Protect EU: Agenda to Prevent and Counter Terrorism.”

The opinion aims to strengthen the European Union’s capacity to anticipate and respond to security threats, with a strong focus on preventing radicalisation, protecting citizens and critical infrastructure, and enhancing resilience across public spaces. It will also highlight the essential role of local and regional authorities, which in many Member States hold key competences in areas such as prevention, community resilience, and the protection of public spaces.
 

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has appointed Csaba Borboly, Vice-President of Harghita County Council (Romania), as rapporteur for the opinion on the new AgoraEU programme, which will run from 2028 to 2034. This programme will bring together the current Creative Europe and Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programmes into a single, strengthened initiative.

In his first comments following the appointment, Csaba Borboly said: “This programme represents a modern European ‘agora’ – in the spirit of the ancient Athenian square – where citizens, young people, and communities together shape Europe’s future. I will work to ensure that these resources reach Europe’s regions, including rural and peripheral areas such as Harghita County. Investing in culture, media and youth participation is investing in Europe’s unity.”

The rapporteur stressed that AgoraEU will only deliver on its promise if it does not remain symbolic, but becomes a practical instrument for citizens – through the financing of debate forums, festivals, youth scholarships, digital platforms, and innovative media projects.

Background

On 30 September 2025, the European Commission presented a Proposal for a Regulation establishing the AgoraEU programme for the period 2028–2034. With a budget of €8.58 billion, the programme is structured under three strands:

• Culture, Media and Democracy
• Citizens, Rights and Values

AgoraEU merges the strands of the current Creative Europe programme and the CERV programme (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values).

The programme appears under the priority of Competitiveness, Prosperity and Security and is designed to promote shared values such as democracy, equality and the rule of law, while supporting Europe’s cultural diversity, its audio-visual and creative sectors, media freedom, and the involvement of civil society. Importantly, AgoraEU is the first EU programme entirely dedicated to democracy and citizen participation, with funding for citizens’ assemblies, public consultations and civic education.

Timetable

• Exchange of views in SEDEC Commission: 28 November 2025
• Adoption by SEDEC Commission: 13 February 2026
• Adoption in CoR Plenary session: 6–7 May 2026

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has appointed Roberto Pella, Mayor of Valdengo, as rapporteur for the opinion on the future Erasmus+ programme, which will run from 2028 to 2034. As rapporteur, he will shape the CoR’s contribution to this key initiative for young Europeans.

In his first comments following the appointment, Roberto Pella said: “I am very pleased to have been chosen today by the SEDEC Commission of the European Committee of the Regions to be the rapporteur on the Erasmus+ project. This is an important initiative in support of young people, providing funding for sport, for volunteering, for cultural activities, but above all, funding to promote youth employment. We will place young people at the heart of the requests that municipalities, regions and provinces will present to the Parliament and the Council, in order to pursue an active and concrete policy in favour of the new generations.”

Timetable

Adoption by SEDEC Commission: 13 February 2026

Adoption in CoR Plenary session: 6–7 May 2026

Based on: Communication by the European Commission on the Union of Equality: LGBTIQ+ Equality
Strategy 2026-2030 - COM(2025) 725

Tentative adoption calendar:
 Adoption by SEDEC: 24 April 2026
 Adoption in Plenary session: 1-2 July 2026

Based on: Communication from the Commission on A European Strategy on Research and Technology
Infrastructures - COM(2025) 497

Tentative adoption calendar:
 Adoption by SEDEC: 24 April 2026
 Adoption in Plenary session: 1-2 July 2026

Indicative adoption timeline:
– ECON meeting on 27/11/2025: appointment of rapporteur
– ECON meeting on 27/1/2026: exchange of views
– ECON meeting on 23/4/2026: adoption in ECON
– Plenary session on 1-2/7/2026: adoption in plenary
These dates are indicative and subject to change.

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has appointed Arnoldas Abramavičius, Councillor of the Zarasai District Municipality Council (Lithuania), as rapporteur for the opinion on the forthcoming European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy.

In his first comments following the appointment, Arnoldas Abramavičius said: ''Managing migration is a European challenge which can't be addressed without the engagement of regions and municipalities. As rapporteur, I will work to ensure that EU resources in the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will support the capacities of LRAs to contribute to a comprehensive and orderly management of migration, integration and returns.''

Background

The proposal for the European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy forms part of the legislative package for the MFF 2028–2034. It is expected to be presented in December 2025, and will be closely linked to the Proposal for a Regulation on Union support for asylum, migration and integration.

The proposed regulation lays down the objectives and financing of Union support for the implementation, strengthening and development of the common policy on asylum and the common immigration policy for the period 1 January 2028 – 31 December 2034.

Together, these initiatives will define the EU’s long-term framework for supporting Member States, regions and local authorities in managing migration, ensuring integration, and upholding the Union’s values of solidarity, security and responsibility-sharing.

Next steps

- Commission proposal on the European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy expected: 12December 2025

- Opinion preparation in CIVEX Commission: discussion and adoption is early 2026; adoption in CoR Plenary in July 2026.

The NAT Commission of the European Committee of the Regions has officially appointed Radim Sršeň (EPP/CZ), Deputy Minister for Regional Development of the Czech Republic and Mayor of Municipality of Dolni Studenky, as rapporteur for the own-initiative opinion on “Future of Rural Development 2028+.” His work will contribute to shaping EU rural policies, ensuring that Europe’s rural communities remain vibrant, innovative, and resilient.
 
Radim Sršeň said: “Rural areas are the backbone of Europe. With this opinion, we have a unique opportunity to move beyond fragmented policies and develop a truly long-term, place-based vision for our rural territories. Strengthening rural services, supporting local economies, and accelerating digital and sustainable solutions will be essential to ensure that no community is left behind. I look forward to working closely with local and regional leaders as well as all rural stakeholders across Europe to build a stronger, more cohesive future for rural areas.”
 
Next steps
•    4 February 2026 – Adoption in the NAT Commission
•    6–7 May 2026 – Adoption in the CoR plenary session
 

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)": The opinion is the CoR response to the EC proposal for the regulation COM (2025) 560 part of the MFF 2028-2034.
Indicative timeline for adoption:
- exchange of views in the NAT commission on 19 November;
- discussion and adoption in the second NAT commission in 2026;
- final adoption at the Plenary session of July 2026.