The CoR has discussed and formed its opinion about the future of EUSBSR. In a plenary session in October 2012, CoR stated e.g. that EUSBSR offers a sound basis for testing how a macro-region can strengthen competitiveness and support the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy.

CoR also the importance of cooperation with Russia even if the EUSBSR is a EU Strategy, and is pointing out that the Northern Dimension framework is one arena that should be used in the future work.

CoR is also asking for a clear commitment from the political leaders in the Member States and that both processes and results must be communicated in a proper way.

The complete opinion can be read by clicking here and entering opionion number 1272, year 2012