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June
15jun16h0017h30Expert Group on governance and local democracy (Online)
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This meeting will focus on the current state of the TERRI report and highlight emerging analytical directions, the administrative and governance reforms in
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This meeting will focus on the current state of the TERRI report and highlight emerging analytical directions, the administrative and governance reforms in Japan, and the local democracy and governance trends across Europe, with a focus on Ireland.
- CEMR Members only
- Online
Time
2026 06 15 4:00pm - 5:30pm(GMT+02:00)
18jun10h0012h00Expert group on Twinning and Partnership (Online)
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This expert group meeting will bring together CEMR members to exchange updates on twinning and partnership activities, including EU programmes, funding opportunities and ongoing
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This expert group meeting will bring together CEMR members to exchange updates on twinning and partnership activities, including EU programmes, funding opportunities and ongoing initiatives. It will also define the group’s priorities, working methods and future work plan, strengthening cooperation and support for municipalities across Europe.
- Only to CEMR Members
- Online
Time
2026 06 18 10:00am - 12:00pm(GMT+00:00)
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As part of Democracy Week Euskadi, this high-level event brings together institutions, experts, and elected representatives to explore how to strengthen democracy at
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As part of Democracy Week Euskadi, this high-level event brings together institutions, experts, and elected representatives to explore how to strengthen democracy at the local level. Hosted in Bilbao, the gathering combines political dialogue, expert insight, and contributions from a new generation of local leaders.
The highlight of the day will be the official presentation of the European Observatory for the Defence of Democracy at the Local Level (ODELL). ODELL aims to reinforce public trust and democratic resilience by supporting municipalities and communities in responding to current challenges such as disinformation, democratic disengagement, and governance under pressure.
Participants can expect a dynamic programme including institutional exchanges, reflections from young elected representatives, and discussions with leading academics and practitioners. The event offers both strategic vision and practical perspectives on safeguarding democracy as a shared, everyday responsibility rooted in local governance.
- Open to all
Time
2026 06 19 12:30pm - 2:15pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Bilbao, Spain
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22junAll Day25UCLG World Congress (In-person)Tangier, Morocco
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This UCLG gathering will bring together thousands of city leaders to define policies, renew governing bodies, and advance the “Local Social Covenant”. The
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This UCLG gathering will bring together thousands of city leaders to define policies, renew governing bodies, and advance the “Local Social Covenant”. The event focuses on sustainable urbanisation and enhancing the role of local governments in global multilateralism.
- Open to CEMR members within UCLG
- Registration here
Time
2026 06 22 - 2026 06 25 (All Day)(GMT+02:00)
Location
Tangier, Morocco
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July
06jul10h0018h00United Nations High-Level Political Forum (In-person)New York (United States)
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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for
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“Transformative, equitable, innovative and coordinated actions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for a sustainable future for all” will be the theme of the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York.
The 2026 HLPF will conduct in-depth reviews of: SDG 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all; SDG 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all; SDG 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation; SDG 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and SDG 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
CEMR and PLATFORMA will participate with a delegation of European local leaders and release their annual study on the localisation of the SDGs.
36 countries will present their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the 2026 HLPF: Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Estonia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Norway, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Switzerland, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uruguay.
- Open to all
- For more information
Time
2026 07 06 10:00am - 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
New York (United States)
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08jul(jul 8)10h0009(jul 9)18h00Cités Unies France “Rencontres” (In-person)Paris, France
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be
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The 2026 edition of the “Rencontres” of local and regional governments international action, organised by Cités Unies France and its partners, will be held on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July in Paris, at the Salons de l’Hôtel des Arts et Métiers.
PLATFORMA will participate with a stand and intervene in the different sessions.
Opening of registration on 15 April 2026.
- Open to all
- For more information
Time
2026 07 08 10:00am - 2026 07 09 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Paris, France
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October
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This high-level Brussels event, held during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, will bring together EU, national and local leaders to discuss
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This high-level Brussels event, held during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, will bring together EU, national and local leaders to discuss the future of Cohesion Policy and its territorial dimension. It will focus on upcoming decisions on the EU budget and investment framework, while promoting balanced, place-based development across urban and rural areas and strengthening cooperation between key European stakeholders.
Organisers: German Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building in cooperation with the German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development (DV) and Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)
- Open to all
- Registration here
Time
2026 10 12 5:00pm - 9:00pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
CCRE-CEMR, Square de Meeus 1, 1000 Brussels
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December
10dec(dec 10)11h0011(dec 11)19h00CEMR Leaders' Summit (In-person)L'Aquila (Italy)
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The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This
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The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This two-day gathering includes internal CEMR statutory affairs meetings, as well as political discussions and events on the broader EU and international context.
This edition of the Leaders’ Summit will be hosted by the CEMR Italian Section (AICCRE).
- Open to CEMR members only
- In person
Time
2026 12 10 11:00am - 2026 12 11 7:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
L'Aquila (Italy)
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