Brussels, 31 January 2025 – The European People’s Party Group in the Committee of the Regions (EPP-CoR) extends its deepest gratitude to Olgierd Geblewicz for his work as President of the EPP-CoR Group from 2020 to 2025.
During his tenure, Geblewicz has been a steadfast advocate for regional and local authorities, ensuring that their voices were heard in key EU policymaking processes. His work has strengthened the role of the EPP within the CoR, fostering greater cooperation between local, regional, and European institutions to address the most pressing challenges of our time.
Over the past five years, Olgierd Geblewicz has led the EPP-CoR Group with determination and vision, working to:
✔ Defend the interests of regions and cities in the EU legislative process.
✔ Strengthen subsidiarity and local democracy as a guiding principle of European governance.
✔ Advocate for ambitious cohesion policies to support economic growth and innovation across Europe.
✔ Push for climate action while ensuring a fair and just transition for all regions.
✔ Promote resilience and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.
His efforts were instrumental in shaping EPP policies within the CoR and reinforcing the importance of local and regional leadership in European decision-making.
Geblewicz has been a Member of the European Committee of the Regions since 2011 and played a crucial role in shaping key policies during his time as:
✔ President of the EPP-CoR Group (2020-2025)
✔ Climate Pact Ambassador (since 2021)
✔ Member of the Better Regulation and Active Subsidiarity Steering Group (since 2022)
✔ CoR Delegate to the Conference on the Future of Europe (2021-2022)
✔ Rapporteur for multiple CoR opinions on regional governance, environmental policy, and digital transformation
Additionally, he hosted high-level dialogues, led discussions on democratic resilience, and worked to counter misinformation and hate speech in European politics.
As he continues his public service as President of the West Pomeranian Region in Poland, Olgierd Geblewicz remains a dedicated advocate for regional development and European cooperation.
The EPP-CoR thanks him for his tireless efforts. His contributions will leave a lasting impact on the Committee of the Regions and the future of local and regional governance in Europe.