The plenary session of this body will address defense, an area in which Mar Vaquero said institutions need to support the sector, “accompanying them in obtaining certifications and in participating in and accessing European projects.”
In the case of Aragon, its vice president highlighted the industry's significant potential. It accounts for 21% of the region's GDP, “which represents a major difference compared with the national average and even with the average of many European countries.” She also emphasized the value of the Defense Hub, an Aragonese public-private collaboration project involving more than 150 companies and technology centers.
During her visit to Brussels, in addition to participating in the Committee of the Regions, Mar Vaquero will hold a meeting with Fausto Matos, a member of the cabinet of the European Commission's executive vice president and European Commissioner, Henna Virkkunen.
The Government of Aragon has organized, at 2:50 p.m., together with Denmark's Zealand region and the Swedish city of Gothenburg, the event “Raising the bar: attracting talent by creating an attractive environment.” In addition, Aragon's vice president is taking part in the event “Regions driven by innovation and intelligence: from regional assets to European strength. Making territorial diversity count.”
