Greece's regional union conference successfully concluded

Hosted by the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region, the Greece Regional Union (ENPE) Conference was held successfully in Alexandroupolis on November 18-19, 2024. The outcomes were announced by ENPE President and Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Regional Governor Christodoulos Topsidis.
Participation and Key Topics
The event was attended by Interior Minister Theodoros Livanios, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias, deputy ministers, regional governors, mayors, academics, and political representatives. Discussions focused on local government reform, equitable distribution of funds, development projects, and the regional impacts of the climate crisis.
Highlights
Local Government Reform: Topsidis emphasized the need for more authority and resources for regions to strengthen their institutional roles.
Climate Crisis: Strategies to address floods, wildfires, and droughts were shared as the region faces increasing extreme weather events.
Civil Protection: The importance of using modern technology and expediting environmental permits for disaster management was underlined.
The conference was described as a significant step toward local governance reform, with Topsidis advocating for continued dialogue and collaboration to ensure progress.