Conference on the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

Johannes Hahn
European Commissioner for Regional Policy

“The Strategy I want to see will not just be a random selection of good ideas, but a real contribution to building a better future for this part of Europe. It should make our economy stronger, not just in the immediate future, but in the longer term. In the aftermath of the financial crisis the Danube strategy should address the basic factors limiting the sustainable growth potential of this region. That’s why the Commission suggested three main focuses for the consultation process, socio-economic issues, the environment and connectivity.
In the Danube basin we have €100 billion for regional development. This money is already bringing about many projects underway. But we need to see more rapid implementation of programmes.”

Opening session conclusions
Business round_table conclusions
Plenary session conclusions
Workshop3 conclusions
Closing session conclusions

Improve connectivity and communication systems – Olivier Baudelet
EU Strategy for the Danube Region – Natalie Verschelde
Socio-Economic, Human and Institutional Development – Eva Nussmueller

Johanes Hahn
Teodor Baconschi