The College of Europe is delighted to welcome Ms Kata TÜTTŐ, President of the European Committee of the Regions, on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, for a keynote speech on “Cohesion versus competitiveness: the false dichotomy behind the next EU budget” and an exchange with our students.
The event will offer students the opportunity to hear directly from President Tüttő and engage with her in a Q&A on the choices and priorities shaping the future of the EU budget, cohesion policy and European competitiveness.
Please note that this is a closed event, reserved exclusively for College of Europe students and staff, as well as EUDA/EUDP participants.
About the Speaker
Kata Tüttő is a Hungarian politician, economist and public servant with more than two decades of experience in local government, European policymaking and urban sustainability. Since February 2025, she has served as President of the European Committee of the Regions, while remaining a member of the Budapest City Council.
From 2019 to 2024, Ms Tüttő served as Deputy Mayor of Budapest, where her responsibilities included climate adaptation, waste and water management, public transport and utility services. She has also held leading roles on environmental and climate issues at European level, including as Chair of the CoR Commission for the Environment, Climate Change and Energy, and has represented the Committee at COP27 and COP28.
She holds academic degrees in economics, international relations, and finance from Hungarian universities. Beyond politics, she is passionate about cycling, hiking, horse riding, and nature photography. A proud mother of two, she is dedicated to building a greener, more inclusive future for the next generation.