Cities and regions are Europe’s economic and innovation engines, shaping local industries, businesses, and jobs, thereby strengthening European competitiveness. ICLEI Europe’s new position paper urges EU policymakers to adopt a territorial approach to EU competitiveness, reflecting that cities and regions are not only implementers but actively creating the conditions for a more connected, sustainable, and digitally empowered Europe. Explore our key recommendations to ensure Europe’s competitiveness agenda is rooted in our cities and regions.