MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Green Deal – Translation into local action – E-000382/2025

Question for written answer  E-000382/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Liesbet Sommen (PPE)

Local and regional authorities play a crucial role in implementing the European Green Deal. During the Belgian Presidency, a conference entitled ‘Translating the European Green Deal into Local Action’ was organised. At this conference, former Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič emphasised the importance of the local level in implementing the Green Deal. Many initiatives have already been taken, such as the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and the Green City Accord. In view of the above:

• 1.Will there be more alignment and integration between EU cohesion policy funds and the Green Deal objectives, and will this aspect be included in the discussions on the mid-term review of the long-term budget 2021-2027?
• 2.What measures will be taken to improve synergies between EU funding and supporting instruments to achieve greater impact and avoid counterproductive policies and unnecessary burdens?
• 3.Can cooperation between the Commission and the Committee of the Regions be strengthened through a ‘Green Deal Going Local’ task force or other support platform, acting as a focal point and providing guidance to align the EU Green Deal with local and regional needs?

Submitted: 28.1.2025