The Party of European Socialists congratulates Kata Tüttő on her election as President of the European Committee of the Regions. She has been elected to serve as President of the CoR for the first half of the upcoming mandate, with Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla (EPP) serving as Vice-President of the CoR.
Tüttő is a member of the PES Presidency and former Deputy Mayor of Budapest, Hungary, and a recognised advocate for environmental policies, infrastructure development, and gender equality.
Attending the election on behalf of the PES were Secretary-General Giacomo Filibeck and Deputy Secretary-General Yonnec Polet.
Congratulating Tüttő on her election, PES President Stefan Löfven said:
“As President of the PES, I welcome the news of Kata Tüttő’s election as President of the CoR.
She joins fellow members of the PES playing prominent roles in the institutions such as President of the European Council António Costa, Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President for Quality jobs and social rights, education, skills and preparedness Roxana Mînzatu, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, and Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport Glenn Micallef.’’
In her inaugural speech, President of the CoR Kata Tüttő said:
‘‘This is our duty, our path as local leaders to be the optimists of Europe. To be the glue that strengthens the fabric of the EU by investing energy in city-to city, region-to-region connections, staying in touch with the ground, bringing common sense into decision-making, building on the trust we hold- to shape our common future for the better.’’
At the PES, we wish her all the best in her mandate and know that she will continue to deliver on behalf of European citizens and regions.
