@article{brommer2015report author = {Lena Brommer}, title = {Report on OPEN DAYS 2015}, journal = {European Structural and Investment Funds Journal}, volume = {3}, number = {3}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The European Week of Regions and Cities or OPEN DAYS is an annual event in Brussels during which representatives of regions and cities’ administrations as well as experts and academics gather to exchange good practices and knowledge in regional and urban development policies. The following is a report of the main points that were presented and the issues that were discussed during the 13th European Week of Regions and Cities that took place in Brussels on 12-15 October 2015. First, the author provides an overview of the issues debated and, second, highlights the proceedings of selected workshops and debates in more detail such as Simplification, Smart Specialisation, Community-led Local Development (CLLD), Major Projects. The report has been prepared for information purposes only and it is not meant to be a precise record of the proceedings of the event. No statement may be attributed to any of the speakers or participants.}, url = {} }