BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 19 -- The European Committee of the Regions posted the following news: * * * Defence readiness, industrial competitiveness and climate neutrality require empowered and well-resourced regions * Representatives from EU regions and cities gathered in Klagenfurt to discuss stronger regional innovation and enhanced defence readiness The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) Commission for Economic Policy ( ECON ) met in Klagenfurt, Austria, on 19 and 20 June to urge st  more