As a network of four strong regions, one of the main contributions of the Four Motors for Europe to European affairs is materialized by regularly addressing common positions on key EU policy initiatives, as well as other political declarations and positions signed by our presidents or line ministers.
The four governments of the alliance have signed a joint declaration at the proposal of Catalonia that rejects the tariffs announced by the United States, calls for negotiations and demands a firm and united response from the European Union
Catalonia holds the rotating presidency of the network this year, until the first quarter of 2026. Catalonia took over the presidency from Lombardy at an institutional event in Varese on 11 April 2025. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will take over at the end of its mandate.
Brussels, March 11, 2025 – The meeting of the Four Motors for Europe took place today in Brussels at the headquarters of the Lombardy Region delegation in Place du Champ De Mars. Representatives from Lombardy (Italy), Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France), Baden-Württemberg (Germany), and Catalonia (Spain) discussed policies related to sustainability and adaptation to climate change.
On November 6, 2024, the Four Motors for Europe hosted a networking event at the Catalunya Pavilion during the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration among Baden-Württemberg, Catalonia, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Lombardy, while showcasing innovative solutions to urban challenges.
Artificial intelligence, new technologies and future-proof connections were the focus of the conference organised by the Four Motors for Europe, under the Presidency of the Lombardy Region, as part of the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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