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Here you’ll find the latest news, updates, and press releases on the activities of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions. Stay informed about our initiatives, events, and the work we do to support local and regional governments across Europe.

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Local Alliance reaction on the MFFMultiannual Financial Frameworks (MFF)Press

Local Alliance reaction on the MFF

Press Release: EU Budget proposals risk cutting out cities and…
2025-07-17
EU budget - Op-Ed news
Op-Ed on EU BudgetMulti-level GovernanceMultiannual Financial Frameworks (MFF)Press

Op-Ed on EU Budget

Don’t repeat Recovery and Resilience Facility mistakes: local governments must…
2025-07-16
Ukraine Recovery Conference - News 2025
European Partnership HubBridges of TrustCohesion policyImpact Goal - CohesionPressTwinning

European Partnership Hub

CEMR launched the European Partnership Hub to strengthen inter-municipal cooperation…
2025-07-11
Localising SDGs - News 2025
Localising SDGs at the HLPFPLATFORMAPress

Localising SDGs at the HLPF

Local and regional leaders at the HLPF: Getting local SDG…
2025-07-09
Democracy in Turkyie - News 2025
Statement on TürkiyeCEMR Statutory AffairsLocal Governance, Democracy and CitizenshipPress

Statement on Türkiye

CEMR issues a statement condemning escalating pressure against democratically elected…
2025-07-09
European Union - EU Enlargement News
Webinar takeaways on EU enlargementImpact Goal - SocietyLocal Governance, Democracy and CitizenshipPLATFORMAPress

Webinar takeaways on EU enlargement

EU enlargement is not sustainable without local ownership: 8 takeaways…
2025-07-07
Target 2040 - News
Leaders Urge 2040 Climate TargetEnergy TransitionEnvironmentImpact Goal - ClimatePress

Leaders Urge 2040 Climate Target

Local leaders urge European Commission to set a binding 90%…
2025-06-30
Leaders Summit - Oslo News
Leaders’ Summit – June 2025CEMR Statutory AffairsPress

Leaders’ Summit – June 2025

Local and regional leaders call for democratic and sustainable resource…
2025-06-24
Twinning - News
Results of SPICE Twinning ProgrammePressProjects and ProgrammesTwinning

Results of SPICE Twinning Programme

CEMR announces grant recipients for SPICE 2025 Twinning Programme  Twinning…
2025-06-12
UCLG meeting with EU Commissioner SíkelaImpact Goal - SocietyMultiannual Financial Frameworks (MFF)PLATFORMAPressUnited Cities and Local Governments

UCLG meeting with EU Commissioner Síkela

“Local governments must be at the heart of the EU’s…
2025-06-11
Head Banner - SUN4UKRAINE
On the EU Water Resilience StrategyClimateEnvironmentImpact Goal - ClimatePressWaste managementWaterWater

On the EU Water Resilience Strategy

CEMR priorities on the European Commission Water Resilience Strategy The…
2025-06-05
Cyberviolence Against Women in PoliticsGender EqualityImpact Goal - SocietyPress

Cyberviolence Against Women in Politics

Safeguarding Democracy in the Digital Age: CEMR Hosts Event on…
2025-06-04
Matchmaking Platform - Launch
CEMR inputs for EU Agenda for CitiesCohesion policyImpact Goal - CohesionLocal financesPaper - CohesionPressTerritorial Development

CEMR inputs for EU Agenda for Cities

Towards an Inclusive EU Agenda for Cities of All Sizes …
2025-06-04
EU Enlargement Article - News
Enlargement Day – Local ActionImpact Goal - SocietyLocal Governance, Democracy and CitizenshipPress

Enlargement Day – Local Action

Enlargement Day: Local Action Driving European Integration Today marks the…
2025-05-27
MFF - Position paper News 2025
Consultation on the EU BudgetMultiannual Financial Frameworks (MFF)Press

Consultation on the EU Budget

CEMR contributions to the European Commission consultation on the EU…
2025-05-23
Bridges of Trust - Committee of Regions 2025
EU–Ukraine Municipal Partnerships ForumBridges of TrustPressProjects and Programmes

EU–Ukraine Municipal Partnerships Forum

Local and Regional Leaders building bridges for Ukraine’s Recovery and…
2025-05-22
European Union - News section
Game Launch for Europe’s DayImpact Goal - CohesionImpact Goal - SocietyPress

Game Launch for Europe’s Day

CEMR creates the “Guess EU” game to celebrate Europe Day …
2025-05-09
Call for tenders – Social DialogueImpact Goal - LabourLocal and regional governments as employersPress

Call for tenders – Social Dialogue

Call for Tender: Research Expertise on Social Dialogue Systems in…
2025-05-07
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