Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes takes over the presidency of the alliance
Building on the work carried out by Catalonia, Baden-Württemberg and Lombardy, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region assumed the presidency of the Four Motors for Europe for a one-year term.
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The Four Motors for Europe adopt the Multiannual Strategic Roadmap 2026–2030 at the handover of the Catalan Presidency to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Barcelona hosted the handover ceremony of the Presidency of the Four Motors for Europe from Catalonia to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes on 11 June 2026. The event marked the conclusion of the Catalan Presidency and the adoption of the Multiannual Strategic Roadmap 2026–2030. The ceremony brought together institutional representatives, members of the Working Groups and other organisations collaborating within the framework of the Four Motors for Europe.
4 Motors Agriculture political representatives Unite in Catalonia: "Cooperation is Key to Europe's Agri-Food Future"
Alella, 27 March 2026 – High-level agriculture officials from the 4 Motors for Europe convened in Alella, Catalonia, marking a landmark moment to unite against pressing agri-food challenges. Representatives from Catalonia, Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes aligned their visions, tackled shared priorities and endorsed 2026-2030 action.
Four Motors for Europe Young Farmers Dialogue: Consolidating Interregional Cooperation on Generational Renewal
Tarragona, 13 March 2026 - From 11 to 13 March 2026, the Government of Catalonia, under its presidency of the Four Motors for Europe (4ME), hosted the Young Farmers Dialogue in Tarragona. This landmark gathering brought together 26 young farmers from Catalonia, Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to address the critical challenge of generational renewal in European agriculture. Organized at the Port of Tarragona, the event combined institutional dialogue, field visits, and collaborative workshops to produce a joint call for action.
Position of the Four Motors for Europe on the EU Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture
The Four Motors for Europe have adopted a joint position on the European Commission’s “Strategy for Generational Renewal in Agriculture”, presented on 21 October 2025. The Strategy sets out a roadmap to support young farmers and attract new generations to secure Europe’s food, agricultural and rural future, in a context where only 12% of European farmers are under 40 and many rural areas face depopulation and structural challenges.
Four Motors for Europe hold a Reverse Hydrogen Mission in Catalonia
On 12 and 13 November, the Four Motors for Europe carried out their reverse Hydrogen Mission in Barcelona and Tarragona under the Catalan Presidency. The initiative was led by the Ministry for Research and Universities of the Government of Catalonia, in collaboration with ACCIÓ – the Catalan Agency for Business Competitiveness, and the Ministry for European Union and Foreign Action of Catalonia.