” “By now the Open Days have become "one of the main European events of their kind". Promoted by the EU Commission and by the EU Commitee of the Regions, they can rely on the cooperation of 135 regions and cities across Europe. "The event state the promoters is backed up by the EU Parliament, by the Finnish presidency of the EU, by the European financial institutions, such as the European Investment Bank, by business organisations, trade unions and civil organisations as well as by some leading companies". Michel Delebarre, president of the Committee of the Regions, comments: "In just four years, the Open Days have become the most important yearly event for European regions and cities". "The local communities know how to make the most of their resources and how to attract potential investors. For them, this is a chance to set up networks, help each other and cooperate to produce some true joint synergism".” “
