From principles to practice, making the European Commission’s new Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 deliver The European Commission’s new Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 starts from an important premise: gender equality…
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Inside Bonn’s 40-year effort to advance gender equality The city of Bonn (Germany) signed the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life nineteen years…
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CEMR launches new study on local governments’ role, responsibilities in housing governance In 2026, CEMR will update its flagship study on governance trends, the Terri…
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Empowering cities against mis/disinformation: building capacity, coordination, and trust Read full study According to CEMR’s latest study, nearly half of LRGs report moderate to significant…
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Truth, Trust and Local Democracy in the Age of Mis/Disinformation Read full report It often starts with a rumour. In Sweden, when a local council…
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CEMR calls for stronger governance, placing local and regional governments at the heart of Europe’s competitiveness Read full position paper Europe cannot deliver competitiveness with…
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Bulgaria and Romania Join the Schengen Area: A Landmark Achievement for European Unity The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) congratulates Bulgaria and Romania…
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New EU Mandate: Navigating a Crossroads in European Funding and Governance With the confirmation of the European Commissioner College, the second mandate of Ursula von…
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From Cologne to Brussels: A Cyclist-Led Initiative for Climate Action and Democracy In response to growing far-right influence and environmental challenges, a group of activists…
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The Essential Role of Local and Regional Experience in the European Parliament In the latest composition of the European Parliament, a significant 31.5% (227 out…
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