 Zdaj sem tudi svoj izglednji svoj izglednji z pola, Mr. Oligerd Geblevitz, z katerim prezidentom epp. grupu v europejskih komitih reženskej. V pola je prezident v Westpomeranijski režen in prezident v unijnih reženskih z pola. tako zelo več kvalificovanja spika, zato možemo da se prišli, Mr. Geblević, vse je jasno. Čakaj, več. Dajte ingužnih vse, dajte participacija. Zgledam, da sem prezident od nekaj poličski region, vzelo nekaj na noru, vzelo na Voltecki, ne na vse, na Semovu, Pozka. Tako, da sem nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj nekaj, Je tudi, da smo prišli, da ovo to prišli, da je to zelo vše. Vsih toga je veliko najbolj, da je nešto broj. Z nekaj bilo s nami, ki se izgleda v vso zelo, čaba bovali, nasi je verbom iz EPP, v Eropji, z presvej, čaba bovali. Thank you for the invitation. Proste, vse, da vse predstavljamo vse Romani in regionale ljudi za nekaj prezultat in vse ljudi v 27. Vse, ki sem vsem, nekaj prezultat nekaj prezultat in nekaj prezultat that people see that it is the EPP that delivers the right solutions on the ground in those difficult times of coronavirus and they place their trust and confidence in us really very well done so congratulation once again. Dear participants, let me start with saying a few words about the European Committee of Regents in vse je ino epipi grup. Vsi, ki so neko vse, z njim vse, in vse je zelo vse. Vse je zelo vse, politične vse, vse je zelo vse 329 vse, vse je vse, vse je zelo vse, vse je vse, vse je vse, vse je vse, vse je vse, The committee is the voice of one million local and regional authorities across the European Union. It advises on the laws that have an impact on regions and cities. This is around 70% of the EU legislation that is implemented precisely at the local and regional level. The COR has the six political groups. The EPP is the biggest one with 124 full members in the same number of alternates. We, the EPP, are the driving force for the committee working on the key areas of interest for our citizens and the climate change, of course, is one of them. In the plenary session last week we adopted the important dossier on the climate pact by our distinguished EPP Polish member, Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski. We also discussed the green deal with our high-level EPP leaders, Chancellor Merkel and European Commission president for the lion. And last but not least, the EPP COR organized a workshop Green Europe Sustainable and Resilient Cities and Regions as Catalysis for Recovery, launching a publication with a sustainable project implemented by the EPP leaders across the EU. All this is to show that we are committed and we are taking the climate change seriously in the line with the expectations of our citizens. Dear participant, the title of the conference mentioned the governance of Green Deal. We underlined that local and regional authorities play an important role in implementing the Green Deal targets and making the funds, including future Just Transition Fund, reach those that need it most. We local and regional leaders represent the health of a public employment, one-third of public spending, and two-third of public investment. Therefore we are the engines of change building more sustainable societies. Moreover, we can bring together to one table political leaders from all the level of governance, I mean European, national, regional and local, citizens, business sector, research centers, universities and other stakeholders to design a joint holistic vision for sustainable development of a city or a region. An innovative and sustainable energy transition requires a profound change throughout the entire system. Energy production, transmission and consumption with a direct impact on infrastructure, market, the environment and society, of course. We are therefore convinced that working together in the line with the principles of multi-level governance and subsidiarity is the only way forward if you want to translate the Green Deal objectives into sustainable local projects that transform our societies and make them more resilient. We are committed to work together and implement ambitious yet realistic targets. We support cut greenhouse gas emission by at least 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The higher targets, while they look nice on the paper, they put too much burden on our local economy. And in the times of coronavirus crisis we cannot put additional pressure on our businesses. The transition from grey to green economy needs to be done with the people and for the people in a just and fair manner. Transition in coal and carbon intensive regions should be a common goal where political leaders alongside industry give incentives in the line with the social market economy by proposing economic policies which move away from the fossil fuels. It goes without saying that most vulnerable communities need direct specific support to mitigate the social and economic impacts of the transition. They should be provided with appropriate financial support, access to the knowledge and support in accessing innovative technologies. It is important to establish regional vocational training to provide capacity building and training to repurpose label skills toward the more sustainable industries in the most affected regions. Transition processes take a long time and requires considerable effort at all levels. Appropriate support should be given at the European level. We welcome just transition fund proposal with a budget increased from 7.5 to 40 billion of euro. The fund will provide support to all member states but will still be targeted only at the most affected regions. We are over to ensure that the fund is properly concentrated and effective and to establish a minimum aid intensity. Only the population of the affected regions should be taken into account. We are so glad to see the proposal to commit 30% of the next MFF and next generation EU to climate action. The climate transition funds should not be reduced in ongoing MFF negotiations and they will have as they will have negative consequences for the future of Europe. This is more pertinent in the current situation we are living as negative consequences from the impact of COVID-19 need to be addressed. We also need to push more green and blue investment and innovation. For example, if the required CO2 emission reductions by 2050 were to be over 90%, the annual clean investment in the EU would need to be more than tripled from the current level. We appeal for direct access to EU funds for local and regional governments. As we know, the best our local needs, our local capacities and with the local solution would bring the best results for our citizens. Better synergies need to be fostered between the EU funds national, local and regional as well as the more public-private partnerships that will be move the transition forward. Investment in the new industries should be explored of equal or smaller scale in the terms of size. In order for workers to be given other opportunities, the funding should be closely interlocked with the cohesion policy. In the spirit of cohesion, aid should be given in order for people to acquire new skills and competences. It is utmost importance to implement measures for infrastructure development, innovation, research and science, business support and development, development of skilled workers, marketing, culture and tourism. In this context, exchange of experience and cooperation between regions in Europe is vital. Cross-border cooperation and access to jobs in the neighboring regions from other member states should also be east. And this is what matters in the end. Solidarity among regions and cities so that no one is left behind in this process either. We need to make the transition together in the spirit of solidarity with the extraordinary circumstances in which we found ourselves as a result of the pandemic. We cannot leave any citizen behind. Now, more than ever, both climate actions and recovery instruments need to reach both cities and rural areas, as well as all sectors of economy, otherwise we will be faced with a new wave of populism in the near future. Sustainable structural transformation in the regions should take advantage of existing strengths. The existing industrial and energy fabric should serve as the basis for the future development and take into account the innovation and investment cycles of existing industrial players. It is therefore necessary to build on regional industrial clusters and operational skills, the skills of professionals and existing research and development strengths. Dear participants, we need to communicate the benefits of green energy transition to our citizens. We need to communicate that the EPP is doing for them a really good job. We need to show them that EU added value in the transition from gray to green society. Green transition not only reduces COR emissions, but it also brings opportunity for new high quality job creation, R&D development, clearer the more green neighborhoods and what is implies improved health and well-being of our citizens resulting in the reduction of health costs in the EU. We, the EPP local and regional leaders are committed and determined to achieve a climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. I would like to invite all the EPP leaders to step up our work as one united responsible EPP political family providing concrete answers to the social challenges including climate change to remain the driving force of transition to healthier, cleaner and more prosperous European Union. Thank you very much for inviting me for this outstanding meeting. Thank you very much President.