About the CPMR
The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) represents more than 150 regional authorities from 24 countries across Europe and beyond. Organised in geographical commissions, the CPMR works to ensure that a balanced territorial development is at the heart of the European Union and its policies.
Regions are legitimate actors at European level, with competences and expertise in the CPMR’s core areas of work: cohesion policy, transport, maritime and fisheries, climate and energy, and migration.
The CPMR produces policy positions based on input from its member regions on the areas above, as well as numerous studies, analyses and technical papers to support them.
Latest Publications
CPMR President
CPMR Secretary General
Secretary General Eleni Marianou is Greek and a multilingual lawyer specialising in International and Public law. She has extensive knowledge of European affairs and working practice in European organisations of local and regional authorities and has been active in European activity in Brussels for over 20 years.
Since 2010, she has been managing a growing team of 40 staff members based in the three CPMR premises in Rennes, Brussels and Barcelona. She is responsible for advising and directing policy development and strategic leadership in the areas of territorial cohesion, EU governance, balanced competitiveness, maritime policy and sustainable development.
Press releases
50 years, 1 message: Territories Matter – 17 November 2023
50 years, 1 message: Territories Matter – 17 November 2023
Regions advocate increased partnership with Europe to face challenging future – 9 June 2023
Regional leaders commit in Cardiff to more and better cooperation between EU and non-EU Atlantic regions – 24 May 2023
Keep Europe’s territories strong! – 10 March 2023
Territories Matter – 9 March 2023
COP 27: CPMR advocates more action on climate and involving regions to shape and implement it – 24 November 2022
Shine the light on Regions!– 07 November 2022
CPMR Regions steer the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) in the right direction – 16 June 2022
The voice of European Island Regions waves in Strasbourg – 07 June 2022
REPowerEU: don’t turn off the light on Regions – 18 May 2022
The CPMR stands by Ukraine in full solidarity – 28 March 2022
Representatives from maritime regions discuss youth entrepreneurship in cultural tourism in Batumi – 25 February 2022
Regions are pioneers at the core of migrant and refugee integration and inclusion initiatives in Europe – 24 February 2022
Maritime Regions gather at the One Ocean Summit in Brest to discuss investment in sustainable blue economy – 11 February 2022
8th Cohesion report: CPMR welcomes renewed recognition of Cohesion policy to tackle Europe’s challenges – 09 February 2022
The CPMR welcomes the revision of the TEN-T regulation, 16 December 2021
COP26: The Glasgow Climate Pact recognises the role of regional governments in delivering climate action, 26 November 2021
The CPMR has its say on the Future of Europe, 15 October 2021
The CPMR calls on the European Parliament to endorse a place-based Social Climate Fund, 10 October 2021
Regions exceed expectations to deliver EU climate neutrality target, 24 June 2021
The CPMR Atlantic Arc Commission calls Atlantic Member States to develop an Atlantic Macro-Region, 10 June 2021
A sustainable recovery of Europe’s territories: CPMR Regions call for a central role, 26 March 2021
CPMR delegation urges Commissioner Ferreira for a territorially balanced Brexit Adjustment Reserve, 19 February 2021
Regions call the European Commission for a timely, specific, and targeted Brexit Adjustment Reserve, 22 December 2020
From challenge to opportunity: The CPMR welcomes the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, 10 December 2020
The CPMR welcomes deal on reinforced provisions on partnership and climate spending for cohesion policy – 3 December 2020
The CPMR welcomes the Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy and calls for a territorial approach, 20 November 2020
The CPMR welcomes MFF political agreement and calls on increased territorial focus of EU investments, 13 November 2020
EU Recovery Plan: CPMR Regions reiterate the importance of involving regional authorities, 30 October 2020
The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions elects new President, 30 October 2020
New Pact on Migration and Asylum must not forget Regions, 24 September 2020
CPMR welcomes swift deal on Recovery Plan but calls on the Parliament to increase ambition, 22 July 2020
CPMR presidents discuss recovery plan with Commissioner Hahn ahead of EU summit, 14 July 2020
Innovative EU Budget and recovery package a step in the right direction for CPMR Regions, 28 May 2020
Regions call for urgent adoption of the New Pact on Asylum and Migration, 9 April 2020
CPMR calls for an ambitious EU budget proposal to end division in Europe, 8 April 2020
Regions from frugal Member States against budget cutback for Cohesion Policy, 20 February 2020
Just Transition Mechanism: the CPMR welcomes ambition but urges EU institutions to safeguard strong Cohesion Policy budget, 15 January 2020
CPMR in the media
Toute l’Europe – De l’électricité au chauffage, La Réunion mise sur les énergies renouvelables
La Vanguardia – El gobierno catalán descarta en Alicante que los trasvases sean la solución a la sequía
El Canal Marítimo y Logístico – Las Cámaras del Arco Atlántico avanzan en cuatro ejes prioritarios
La Voz de Asturias – Oporto sella la alianza de territorios del Atlántico: Asturias aspira a ser el polo logístico del Cantábrico
Europa Press – Cámaras de Comercio del Arco Atlántico se reúnen en Oporto para ahondar en la colaboración interregional
La Verdad – Ortuño exige que la vulnerabilidad climática cuente en el reparto de fondos europeos
Europa Press – Urkullu dice que « Euskadi es una nación europea » que aspira a que su voz sea escuchada y tomada en consideración
EITB MEDIA – El lehendakari defenderá en la UE la Macrorregión Atlántica, la autodeterminación y la oficialidad del euskera
Norte Exprés – Urkullu presentará en Bruselas su propuesta para regular la autodeterminación
La Razón – Ortuño reclama un trato preferente para las regiones europeas más vulnerables al cambio climático
RDP Internacional – A guitarrista da Alemanha
Toute l’Europe – Quelle place pour les régions maritimes dans la politique européenne de cohésion ?
Le Télégramme – Régions maritimes d’Europe : la Bretagne prend la barre
Le Télégramme – 50e conférence des Régions Périphériques et Maritime, à Saint-Malo, du 15 au 17 novembre
Mer et Marine – Loïg Chesnais-Girard élu président de la Conférence des Régions Périphériques et Maritimes (CRPM)
Ouest-France – Loïg Chesnais-Girard élu président de la Conférence des régions périphériques et maritimes
Ouest-France – Loïg Chesnais-Girard est le nouveau président des régions périphériques et maritimes européennes
Energie de la Mer – Un séminaire, une assemblée générale et une élection
EuropaPress – Antoni Mercant participa en la Conferencia de Regiones Periféricas Marítimas de Europa
La Vanguardia – La Comunidad reclama en Europa que las regiones tengan voz para elaborar estrategias nacionales de migración
Xunta de Galicia – Villares visita una red de integración profesional marítima y una empresa referente en la producción de ostras en Saint Malo
El Periódico de Aquí – El director general de Diversitat planteja a la UE la necessitat d’augmentar els recursos per a ajudar Ucraïna i reconduir la política migratòria
News Nation World – Galicia began to work to create a large common front in the regions of Europe
La Voz de Galicia – Galicia empieza a construir en Francia un frente común de regiones en defensa de la pesca
LaC News24 – Una macroregione del Mediterraneo, passi avanti nel progetto. Pietropaolo: «Calabria protagonista»
Aragón Hoy – La reapertura del Canfranc llega a la Conferencia de Regiones Periféricas de Europa
Skaikritis – Στην Ελλάδα το υψηλότερο ποσοστό σε θέσεις απασχόλησης στη γαλάζια οικονομία – Ο ρόλος της Κρήτης
Crete – Η Περιφέρεια Κρήτης στη γενική συνέλευση της CPRM στη Γαλλία
Andalucía presidirá el Grupo de Trabajo contra el Cambio Climático de las Regiones Periféricas 24.10.23– Europa Press | Junta de Andalucía | La Vanguardia | Siglo XXI
COR.Europa.eu – Interview with Cees Loggen – President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions CPMR
EuropaPress – Azpiazu defiende el protagonismo de las regiones en la gobernanza europea para lograr reformas de “verdadero calado”
ANSA – Regioni UE ai leader del Consiglio d’Europa: “Noi fondamentali”
Toscana Notizie – Crpm, Giani chiude i lavori del bureau: ‘Continuare a fortificare politiche di coesione UE’
Irekia Euskadi – Marian Elorza participates in the CPMR Political Bureau in Florence
The Paradise – Challenges and opportunities that the digital and energy transitions present to the northern sparsely populated areas and islands
Gazzetta di Reggio – Roberto Occhiuto presidente della Commissione Intermediterranea – Calabria
TGCAL24.it – VIDEO | Assemblea generale della Commissione Intermediterranea: Roberto Occhiuto eletto nuovo presidente
La STAMPA Finanza – Commissione Intermediterranea, il 29 e 30 giugno assemblea generale in Calabria
Mousiko Vagoni – Στη Γενική Συνέλευση του INSULEUR το Επιμελητήριο Μαγνησίας
La provincia di fermo – L’Europa investe sull’alta velocità nelle Marche: nuova linea per treni e merci entro il 2040. Putzu: subito al lavoro sul tragitto
www.euskadi.eus – Euskadi participa en Suecia en la Conferencia de Regiones Periféricas y Marítimas para abordar el futuro de la política de cohesión en la UE
Murcia Diario – Las regiones periféricas marítimas de Europa se dan cita en Cartagena
ANZA – Ciambetti a Governo, regia centralizzata del Pnrr crea problem
Europa Press – Urkullu dice que “Europa no puede permitir que su conexión ferroviaria dependa de los caprichos de un Estado miembro”
Peloponessos – Σκυλακάκης – RGC 2023: Επενδυτικά σχέδια 12 δισ. από το Ταμείο Ανάκαμψης
Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero – Occhiuto (Calabria) alla riunione della Commissione Intermediterranea della CRPM
La Vanguardia – Aprobada por unanimidad la declaración sobre la lucha contra la desertificación presentada por la Región ante la CRPM
Europa Press – Armengol asiste a la Asamblea de la Comisión de las Islas de la Conferencia de Regiones Periféricas y Marítimas
Majorca Daily Bulletin – Europe’s islands calling for specific EU regulations for housing
ANZA – Ciambetti a Governo, regia centralizzata del Pnrr crea problem
Generalitat Valenciana – La Generalitat destaca la importància de l’acció coordinada de les regions de la UE per a col·laborar en la reconstrucció d’Ucraïna
The Daily Herald – Collectivité participates in Maritime Regions of Europe Gen. Assembly
EurActiv – EU cohesion funds must keep serving long-term goals, says local admin chief
Askanews – Giani rieletto Vp Assemblea delle Regioni periferiche e marittime
Política – Γ. Αλεξάκης: Η Κρήτη θα είναι ο εθνικός εκπρόσωπος στο πολιτικό γραφείο της CRPM
InfoPuertos – Bilbao PortLab participa en un encuentro para impulsar la economía azul
La Vanguardia – Baleares reclama un régimen favorable para compensar “las desventajas” en eficiencia energética en los puertos
El Canal Marítimo y Logístico – La Asamblea de CPMR conoce el proyecto de Bilbao PortLab
Murciadiario – La Región revalida su presencia en la organización de regiones europeas
TravelDailyNews International – Regions, SMEs and regional airlines call for strong and sustainable air connectivity for enhanced socio-economic cohesion across all Europe
La Vanguardia – El Buró Político de la CPRM incluye la propuesta cántabra de revisar la red de transporte e incluir el tren a Bilbao
El Diario Cantabria – Público – Revisar la red de transporte e incluir el tren a Bilbao, aprobadas en el Buró Político de la CPRM
ifomo Noticias 24h – Cantabria obtiene un nuevo apoyo en la UE para el tren a Bilbao
Cartagena Actualidad – La Comunidad avanza en Europa las líneas del Buró Político de la Conferencia de Regiones Periféricas Marítimas de 2023 que acogerá Cartagena
L’Eco dello Jonio – Occhiuto eletto componente dell’Ufficio politico della Commissione intermediterranea
Cataniaoggi.it – Musumeci confermato alla guida della Commissione Intermediterranea d’Europa
Europa Press – El comisario europeo de Empleo, interesado en la experiencia navarra de inclusión a través de la renta garantizada
ilCirotano – La ciclovia dei parchi Calabria modello protagonista dell’evento sul turismo sostenibile best med
Campeão das Províncias – UC: Projecto avalia políticas regionais de integração de migrantes e refugiados
Europa Press – Revilla intervendrá el martes en San Sebastián en la Asamblea General de la Comisión Arco Atlántico
Local government Lawyer – The £2.6bn UK Shared Prosperity Fund is launched
Radio HRT – Dobroslavić na Jadransko-jonskom forumu mladih: “Budite kreatori vlastite budućnosti!””
Europa Press – UE.- Rosario Sánchez defiende en Gotland la declaración de un Pacto de islas para reclamar una estrategia de la UE
RTP – Açores e Lisboa com grau avançado na integração de migrantes e refugiados
ANSA – Alla Conferenza sul Futuro dell’Ue le regioni chiedono un aiuto per le isole
Agence Europe – European Committee of the Regions and CPMR insist on development of a strategy for islands
EuropaPress – Dirigentes insulares creen que la UE no reducirá las disparidades regionales sin estrategia clara para las islas
Navarra Capital – Navarra apuesta por las renovables marinas y una macrorregión atlántica
Corse Net Infos – Nanette Maupertuis : “les îles sont le parent pauvre de la politique de cohésion de l’Union européenne”
Isalos.net – i-SOLMET: Spring School στη Χίο για την ανάπτυξη Soft Skills στη Ναυτιλία
The Best – Ο Αντιπεριφερειάρχης Φ. Ζαΐμης μετείχε στην Βαρκελώνη στην εκδήλωση MedCatDays 2022
La Opinión de Murcia – Valle Miguélez asiste a la Conferencia de Regiones Periféricas Marítimas de la UE
Euskadi.eus – Euskadi presenta a nivel mundial un evento sobre el cambio climático y su abordaje desde la perspectiva de género
EFE / Diario de Mallorca – El Govern propone crear un grupo de trabajo piloto sobre islas mediterráneas
Inter Press News – ბათუმი „საზღვაო რეგიონების კავშირის“ საერთაშორისო კონფერენციას მასპინძლობს
Ajara TV – საერთაშორისო კონფერენცია
Mer et Marine – One Ocean Summit: les ateliers et forums à suivre ce jeudi 10 février
Aixmi-News – συμμετοχη του αντιπεριφερειαρχη φ. ζαϊμη στο συνεδριο τησ searica
Euskadi.eus – El Gobierno Vasco participará en Brest en la Cumbre One Ocean, organizada por la presidencia francesa de la UE
La Vanguardia – La Fundación Tres Culturas convoca la Primera Edición de los Premios del Mediterráneo
Creta post – Η Περιφέρεια Κρήτης στο Πολιτικό Γραφείο της Διαμεσογειακής Επιτροπής CPMR
Agence Europe – It is time to start taking climate induced migration seriously, says CPMR
Agence Europe – CPMR concerned about “centrifugal trends” that threaten to fragment cohesion policy
Osterbottens Tidning – Richard Sjölund deltog i klimatmötet i Glasgow – “Vi måste tänka på kommande generationer”
Agence Europe – CPMR calls for territorial dimension of social climate fund to be strengthened
Agence Europe – CPMR concerned about considerable differences between national recovery plans on territorial issue
CandiaDoc – Η Περιφέρεια Κρήτης στη συνεδρίαση του Πολιτικού Γραφείου της CPMR
Carta Bianca – Emilia-Romagna protagonista nella Cooperazione Territoriale Europea
La Verdad – Unas jornadas abordan los retos de la integración de inmigrantes y refugiados
Agence Europe – CPMR concerned about considerable differences between national recovery plans on territorial issue
Epoli – Περισσότερη συμμετοχή των Δήμων στο ΕΣΠΑ ζήτησε ο Πρόεδρος της ΚΕΔΕ Δ. Παπαστεργίου
Patris – Η συνεργασία των ευρωπαϊκών περιφερειών
Cretapost – Η Περιφέρεια Κρήτης στη συνεδρίαση του Πολιτικού Γραφείου της CPMR
La Región Internacional – Cantabria reclama una gobernanza multinivel “real” en el reparto de los fondos europeos
JM Madeira – Albuquerque diz que plano de recuperação e resiliência ” deve estar atento às regiões periféricas”
Diário de Notícias – Albuquerque diz que plano de recuperação e resiliência ” deve estar atento às regiões periféricas”
Agence Europe – Lack of regional dimension in agreement with London worries EU regions
The Parliament Magazine – Last-gasp Brexit talks remain stuck over fisheries, Barnier confirms
Agence Europe – Regions rather satisfied with agreement on umbrella regulation
ANSA – Fondi UE: Regioni periferiche, evitare ulteriori ritardi
New Europe – Economic recovery is sustainable when based on ensuring balanced territorial development
EU Reporter – CPMR welcomes Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy and calls for a territorial approach
Agence Europe – CPMR expecting new communication from Commission to strengthen macro-regional strategies
Agence Europe – CPMR broadly welcomes Charles Michel’s budget proposals
DNoticias – Vasco Cordeiro não se recandidata a presidente da Conferência das Regiões Periféricas
Agenda.ge – Adjara becomes full member of Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions
Tulcea Noastra – Biroul Politic al Conferinţei Regiunilor Periferice Maritime Europene, online pentru toți membrii
Agence Europe – CPMR concerned about territorial dimension of Commission’s post-Covid-19 recovery plan
Agence Europe – CPMR questions form and content of European Commission’s budgetary and recovery proposals
Europaportalen – Landsbygden förlorar på Sveriges budgetpolitik i EU
The Parliament Magazine – EU under fire for response to plight of asylum seekers on Greek islands
Agence Europe – New measures to combat Covid-19 globally welcomed
Euractiv – COVID-19 emergency makes EU budget deal more urgent than ever
Agence Europe – With Covid-19, cohesion policy shows that it remains forward-thinking policy, according to CPMR
FASI – Interview with Davide STRANGIS, CPMR Executive Director for EU Programmes, Partnerships and Geographical Commissions « Bilancio UE 2021-27: le Regioni contro i tagli alla politica di coesione »
Agence Europe – CPMR is concerned about budget cuts for most developed regions proposed by Charles Michel
Euactiv, Just Transition Fund won’t come “at the expense” of Cohesion, EU’s Ferreira claims
CPMR General Assembly 2019 – Press clipping
European Interest, EU Islands have a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon future
Donegal Democrat, Donegal plays host to CPMR Political Bureau meeting
EUToday, CPMR addresses the future of EU with a Brexit backdrop
Agence Europe, CPMR is sceptical about new territorial dimension introduced in European Semester
Le Figaro, Brexit: pas possible d’avoir une “discussion qui s’éternise” selon Le Drian
The Parliament Magazine, UK could receive €13bn in regional development funding if it remains in the EU
Euractiv, CPMR chief: Effective solutions to daily challenges are key to get closer to citizens
Corse Matin, Corse, Sardaigne et îles Baléares signent un courrier qui ne veut pas rester lettre morte