23/09/2025 (Agence Europe) – Contrary to what we wrote previously (see EUROPE 13714/21), it was not the European Economic and Social Committee but the Committee of the Regions that launched its working group on defence on Monday 22 September. The group, chaired by Fernando López Miras (EPP, Spanish), President of the Region of Murcia, aims to connect local and regional authorities with EU institutions, encourage the exchange of best practice and support a more coordinated and effective European Defence Union. The error has been corrected online. Our apologies to our readers and to the members of these two bodies. (CG)