Agenda 

16:30 – 16:35 

Welcome and Opening Remarks Tanya Hristova 1st Vice-President SEDEC, Vice-President of the EPP-CoR, Mayor of Gabrovo 

 

16:35 – 16:45 

Keynote Address Emil Boc Mayor of Cluj-Napoca (Romania) First Vice-Chair of the COTER Commission, European Committee of the Regions 

 

The Right to Stay: A European Vision for Stronger and More Resilient Territories 

 

16:45 – 17:20 

Panel Discussion Turning Geographical Handicaps into Territorial Assets 

Csaba Borboly Vice-President of Harghita County Council (Romania) Mountain regions: preserving communities, sustainable tourism and opportunities for future generations 

Radim Sršeň Mayor of Dolní Studénky (Czech Republic) Rural areas: innovation, connectivity and attracting talent to rural communities 

Noel Formosa Vice-President of Gozo Region Island territories: connectivity, accessibility and transforming insularity into an economic advantage 

Exchange with representative of the EPP Young Elected Politicians (YEPs) / Local Councillors Network Young leaders' perspective on the Right to Stay and building attractive communities for the next generation  

 

17:20 – 17:50 

Debate with Participants Exchange of views with local and regional politicians, stakeholders, youth representatives and participants. 

17:50 – 18:00 

Conclusions and Political Takeaways Tanya Hristova 1st Vice-President SEDEC, Vice-President of the EPP-CoR, Mayor of Gabrovo

"Every European citizen should have the opportunity to stay, thrive and build a future in the place they call home."