Prague, 05/03/2009 (Agence Europe) - The European Summit of Regions and Cities was opened by Luc Van den Brande, President of the Committee of the Regions, on Thursday 5 March at the Žofin Palace in Prague. The first day was devoted to the financial crisis and to the role that regions and cities of Europe can play. They must show “solidarity and unity during the economic and financial crisis” without falling into the trap of protectionism, Mr Van den Brande said. The president of the...