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This meeting will focus on public procurement, and particularly the ongoing EC consultation (questionnaire and open text) and the CEMR amendments to the Committee of the Regions’ opinion on the topic.

• CEMR Members
• Online and in-house
• Registration required

The meeting will focus on the finalisation of CEMR’s amendments to the Cohesion Policy post-2027 framework, notably on the National and Regional Partnership Plans and the future of territorial development tools such as ITI and CLLD. Special attention will be given to the proposed 30% territorial development earmark, as well as developments linked to the European Urban Initiative and URBACT.

• CEMR Members only
• Online
• Registration required

Across Europe, online harassment, disinformation, intimidation, and even physical violence have become alarming threats to democratic life. The Observatory is an initiative created in response to the growing hostility faced by local and regional elected representatives. By generating reliable data, promoting coordinated institutional action, and fostering solidarity among local leaders, the Observatory aims to rebuild trust in democratic governance. 

The Observatory is founded on a strong partnership between CEMR, Bocconi University, the Municipality of Bilbao, the Association of Basque Municipalities (EUDEL) and with the support of the Basque Government. 

The event will bring together local and European leaders, policymakers, and academics to present the Observatory’s mission, exchange insights on the challenges facing local democracy, and explore concrete actions to safegûard democratic life across Europe.

• Register here
• Open to the general public