The ECRN continues to grow: At its latest General Assembly meeting on 26th February 2010 in Brussels, the network officially welcomed its 21st member region, Yorkshire & The Humber from the UK. The ECRN consequently is on its way to represent the great majority of chemical regions from the European Union. From now on, the single ECRN voice will be even more strengthened and joint efforts and activities will be even more effective on the European political arena. The network therefore looks forward to an intensive dialogue and joint projects and initiatives with the European institutions and other European chemical stakeholders in 2010.