The context In 2017, the European Week of Regions and Cities will reach its 15th birthday. It is a moment of both looking back and looking forward, whilst tackling the challenges that the EU regional and urban policy should be addressing, as of today, and over the coming years. The debate on Europe's future was kick-started by the Rome Treaties' anniversary (in March) and will continue to unfold throughout 2017. The European Week of Regions and Cities will be an…