News
The Four Motors for Europe sign a Joint Declaration Following U.S. Tariff Announcement
Last April, the four governments signed a joint statement at the proposal of Catalonia that rejects the tariffs announced by the United States, calling for negotiations and demanding a firm and united response from the European Union.
Catalonia takes over the Catalan presidency of the Four Motors for Europe 2025
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.
The Four Motors for Europe regions meet former Italian PM Enrico Letta to discuss European competitiveness and reforms
In the framework of the Lombardy presidency of the network, the Four Motors regions hosted Professor Enrico Letta in Milan to debate his latest ‘High-Level Report’ on the future of the European single market.
The Four Motors for Europe Regional Councils come together to explore collaboration opportunities
Prompted by the Lombardy Region, technical representatives of The Four Motors for Europe legislative bodies met to discuss relevant policy matters, exchange best practices in strategic fields and start a dialogue on possible cooperation initiatives
New Meeting of the "Four Motors for Europe" Network in Brussels: "New Common Strategies Defined"
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.