03/07/2018 (Agence Europe) – On Tuesday 3 July, the European Commission launched the RegioStars Awards 2018. Voting for the 21 finalists begins today. The awards will be made for five categories: promoting a low carbon lifestyle; making public services better and more accessible; achieving industrial transition; dealing with migration in the long term; and preserving the EU's cultural heritage. On this occasion, the Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Creţu, met the finalists at the end of the afternoon. The winners will be announced on 9 October, in the context of the 2018 EU Week of Cities and Regions. (PH)