During the regular conference of the Union of Regions of Greece in Alexandroupolis, Christodoulos Topsidis, the regional governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, emphasized the pivotal role of regions in the country’s economic development. He discussed necessary institutional reforms and the impacts of climate change, advocating for a stronger relationship between regional authorities and the central government to address local needs effectively, while outlining strategic plans for investments, infrastructure, and community welfare in the region.