The EU Office of the Northern Netherlands is an in-house office representing the cities Groningen, Leeuwarden, Assen and Emmen in the EU. The EU Office is situated at the House of the Dutch Provinces in Brussels. We represent the interests of the cities and help to develop innovative projects with international partners in the EU. The goal is to find partners from other regions and cities, connect them to our projects and perceive new developments and projects which can contribute to our economic challenges. This way we want to improve the competitiveness and the development of businesses in the Northern Netherlands.
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Latest Updates
- By Ewa Chomicz
Europe's competitiveness is built bottom-up
On 14 April, ERRIN and EURADA co-organised a high-level policy roundtable "Regions at the Core of Europe’s Future Competitiveness and Innovation Leadership" on the critical topic of the EU long-term budget (MFF) 2028-2034 and Regional Innovation Strategies, bringing together policymakers, regional actors, and experts. Learn more about the key takeaways from the discussion.
- By Ewa Chomicz
Kicking off the work of ERRIN’s Management Board in 2026
On 29 January, the ERRIN Management Board launched its activities in 2026, welcoming two new members, electing new Co-Chairs and a Treasurer, and approving the ERRIN Cluster Annual Work Plans for this year.
- By Angèle Liaigre
PFAS-impacted territories working group: get involved!
Is your region or city actively working on PFAS? Are you interested in sharing experience and promote the voices of local and regional authorities in this debate? Then join a group of like-minded regions and cities actively collaborating at the European level to fight PFAS pollution.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
ERRIN response to the Circular Economy Act Consultation
On 5 November, ERRIN submitted its response to the European Commission’s consultation on the upcoming EU Circular Economy Act. Building on ERRIN’s extensive network of regional and local innovation ecosystems, this input paper captures the insights and expertise of leading European regional and local authorities at the forefront of advancing circular economy solutions.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025
The 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) brought together over 6,000 participants in Brussels under the motto Shaping Tomorrow, Together. As the largest annual event on EU Cohesion Policy, it provided a platform for cities and regions to exchange ideas on sustainable development, innovation and inclusiveness. ERRIN and its members were actively engaged throughout the week, contributing to and supporting several sessions that highlighted the importance of strong and connected regional innovation ecosystems.
- By Joanna Komperda
Celebrating progress towards climate-neutral cities: Label award ceremony for Mission Cities
ERRIN warmly congratulates the 103 European cities that have now been awarded the EU Cities Mission Label, following the lates round of recognitions presented by Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025 in Brussels. 11 new cities received the EU Mission Label – including three from ERRIN member regions: Angers Loire Metropole (France), Eindhoven & Helmond (Netherlands) and Groningen (Netherlands).