How local governments can take part in the EU's €95-billion research programme Horizon: this evocative word summarises the hopes for the European Union's science and…
CEMR taking part in a study on COVID's territorial impact and local responses CEMR is partnering with ESPON – the EU research programme on territorial development –…
Local and regional governments need stronger support, recognition, and autonomy in times of crisis Read full position paper As Europe continues to grapple with the…
Upcoming recovery package and MFF should support municipalities and regions The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear: local and regional governments are…
How to upgrade the EU’s COVID response in the territories This op-ed by CEMR Secretary General, Frédéric Vallier, was originally published in English in Euractiv and in…
Improving EU policymaking through stronger dialogue with Europe’s local and regional governments Read full position paper With the European Union facing increasingly complex challenges, from…
How the 1953 European Charter of Municipal Liberties laid the groundwork for local self-government in Europe Read full charter In October 1953, more than one…
How the European Charter of Local Self-Government reshaped democracy in Europe Read full charter The 20th century witnessed the rise of local and regional democracy…