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NewPolicyReported 2026-11-04 16:22

EU College approves Sustainable Tourism Strategy

The European College approved the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, shifting from a collection of initiatives to a coordinated EU-level approach with clear priorities and deliverables.

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Why it matters. The strategy aims to address labour shortages, seasonal pressure, and geopolitical instability in tourism while ensuring benefits are spread more widely across territories and communities via cohesion policy.

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Who and what it touches

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Evidence

  • EEuropean Commission PressRegulator2026-11-04 16:22
    Today, we are moving from recognising the importance of tourism to a concrete European strategy, with clear priorities and deliverables.
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