11th valid initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures' submitted to the Commission for examination

The European citizens’ initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ obtained 1,269,351 validated statements of support from EU citizens and reached minimum numbers in 8 countries. The initiative was submitted to the European Commission on 4 March 2025, making it the 11th valid initiative to be examined by the Commission. 

The initiative calls for the cohesion policy of the Union to pay special attention to regions with characteristics that are different from those of the surrounding regions.

The Commission has until 4 September 2025 to present its official reply, outlining the actions it intends to take, if any. The Commission will meet the organisers to discuss the initiative in detail in the coming weeks. A public hearing will then be organised by the European Parliament.