The EPP Group in the European Committee of the Regions (EPP-CoR) extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Heinz-Peter Knapp, who retired after serving as Secretary General for the past 3 decades.
Throughout this period, Dr. Knapp has steered the EPP-CoR with dedication, ensuring that the local and regional dimension is recognised not only at the heart of the European People’s Party but also across the European Union’s institutional architecture. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening the EPP-CoR’s influence and in promoting the role of cities and regions as key contributors to Europe’s future.
EPP-CoR President Sari Rautio paid tribute to his long and distinguished service, saying: “Heinz-Peter Knapp has been part of the EPP-CoR’s journey from the very beginning. Throughout this period he showed a strong sense of duty and deep belief in the power of local and regional democracy. On behalf of all our members and the EPP-CoR secretariat I wish him good health, happiness, and fulfilment in his well-deserved retirement.”
A Legacy of Leadership
Throughout his career, Dr. Knapp has been recognised for his unwavering commitment to strengthening the voice of Europe’s regions and cities within the broader European project. The EPP-CoR expresses its deep appreciation for his decades of service and extends warm wishes for good health and happiness in his well-earned retirement.