Christoph Schnaudigel appointed as the new CEMR President
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) has appointed Christoph Schnaudigel as its new President, following the decision of former President Gunn Marit Helgesen to step down after her election as President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe (CLRAE).
At this June edition of the Leaders´ Summit in Rovaniemi, from 4 to 5 June, the Policy Committee warmly congratulated Gunn Marit Helgesen on her new role and appointed Christoph Schnaudigel, until now serving as Co-President, as the new President of CEMR.
Christoph Schnaudigel is the President of the German Section of CEMR (RGRE) and the President of the County of Karlsruhe (Germany). He has been an active member of CEMR’s leadership since 2017, when he became the Spokesperson on Public Services.
“I am honoured to take on the role of President of CEMR at such a crucial moment for Europe’s towns, cities and regions. As the negotiations on the next EU budget unfold, and as our values and local democracy are increasingly challenged in a turbulent geopolitical context, our unity matter more than ever. I look forward to working even more closely with all our members to ensure that local voices are heard and involved in the European process of decision-making. This also includes strengthening CEMR’s commitment to international partnerships to uphold peace, democracy, sustainability and solidarity.”
– Christoph Schnaudigel, the newly elected CEMR President
Continuity and commitment at the heart of CEMR’s leadership
The transition reflects CEMR’s commitment to stability and continuity at a pivotal moment for Europe’s local and regional governments. During his period as CEMR Co-President, Christoph Schnaudigel has been closely involved in shaping CEMR’s political direction and is well placed to lead the organisation through the current mandate.
The remaining leadership structure remains in place:
- Philippe Laurent, CEMR Co-President; President of AFCCRE; Mayor of Sceaux; Vice-President of Territoire Vallée Sud – Grand Paris; Member of the Ile-de-France Regional Council
- Vince Maple, Chair of the CEMR Financial Management Committee; Councillor of Medway; Vice-President of CEMR (Local Government Association, UK)
You can consult all the CEMR governance details here.
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