The European People's Party (EPP) group in the European Committee of the Regions has appointed by acclamation Juanma Moreno as their candidate to preside over this important institution. If his election is ratified, his mandate will last two and a half years, in an alternating scheme with the group of the Party of European Socialists.
The agreement reached between the European People's Party and the Party of European Socialists provides that the presidency of the European Committee of the Regions will be shared equally for five years. Although it remains to be seen which candidate will take up the post first.
The European Committee of the Regions It is made up of 329 members representing local and regional authorities from across the European Union.Its mission is to advise the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament by analysing legislative proposals and making recommendations so that laws take into account the needs of citizens in all regions.
Juanma Moreno's leadership: dialogue, moderation and consensus
During his speech before the EPP group, Juanma Moreno stressed that His experience at the head of the Andalusian Government will be his main contribution to the European Committee of the RegionsIn his remarks, he stressed his commitment to working with rigor, moderation and a consensus-based approach.
Juanma Moreno is currently serving as Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions, a position in which he has led initiatives related to the fight against depopulation and sustainable development. In addition, he has been one of the driving forces behind the creation of a European Commissioner for Water, a proposal that finally came to fruition after the last European elections.
A strategic advance for Andalusia
The Andalusian Government considers that this appointment It is a historic step to position the community at the highest level of European influence.. Andalusian Government spokesperson Carolina España stressed that “with Juanma Moreno at the head of the European Committee of the Regions, Andalusia has achieved a privileged position in the European institutions.”
According to the spokesperson, the new position will allow Andalusian demands to be heard on strategic issues such as drought, agriculture and fishing, sectors in which the region has played a prominent role. In fact, Andalusia has been a speaker of important opinions within the European Committee of the Regions, especially with regard to sustainable water management and rural development.
First Andalusian to lead the European Committee of the Regions
The election of Juanma Moreno represents a historic milestone, since He will be the first Andalusian to preside over the European Committee of the RegionsUntil now, only two Spaniards have held this position: the former president of Murcia, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, and the former mayor of Barcelona, Pasqual Maragall.
Juanma Moreno's new service will allow Andalusia plays a leading role in the formulation of European policies, directly influencing decisions that affect key sectors in the region.
Strengthening local and European connections
The European Committee of the Regions has The main objective is to bring European decisions closer to local territoriesUnder the leadership of Juanma Moreno, this institution is expected to strengthen its role as a bridge between community institutions and the needs of the regions.
During his term, Juanma Moreno will focus on issues such as sustainable development, ecological transition and depopulation. Likewise, will seek to defend the interests of Andalusia in the negotiations on the future European financial framework and in agricultural and fisheries policies.
Juanma Moreno's experience in the Andalusian Government has demonstrated his ability to manage complex projects and seek consensus on issues of general interest. This approach will be essential in the European Committee of the Regions, where issues related to territorial cohesion, rural development and climate change will be discussed.
According to Carolina España, Juanma Moreno's participation in the European Committee of the Regions will ensure that “Andalusia is heard in the main European forums and its demands are translated into concrete policies".
Andalusia, a benchmark in European politics
The election of Juanma Moreno to chair the European Committee of the Regions represents a historic opportunity to strengthen the role of Andalusia in Europe. Their leadership will not only defend the interests of the region, but also contribute to greater integration of local policies at the community level.With his experience, Juanma Moreno is ready to bring the voice of Andalusia to the highest levels of European decision-making.
