Calendar
October
07oct9h0018h00Bridges of Trust - Annual GatheringBrussels (Belgium)
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Bridges of Trust’s annual gathering brings together European and Ukrainian municipalities to strengthen cooperation and support Ukraine’s recovery. With local leaders, EU institutions,
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Bridges of Trust’s annual gathering brings together European and Ukrainian municipalities to strengthen cooperation and support Ukraine’s recovery. With local leaders, EU institutions, and partner organisations, the event fosters trust-based partnerships, knowledge exchange, and concrete actions for rebuilding communities and advancing EU integration.
- Only to CEMR members.
Registration: More information available soon
Time
2025 10 07 9:00am - 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Brussels (Belgium)
13octAll Day16European Week of Regions and Cities 2025Brussels (Belgium)
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The European Week of Regions and Cities is the largest annual event on EU cohesion policy, bringing together local leaders, policymakers, and experts.
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The European Week of Regions and Cities is the largest annual event on EU cohesion policy, bringing together local leaders, policymakers, and experts. Over four days, cities and regions showcase their role in driving growth, creating jobs, and strengthening European governance through collaboration and knowledge exchange. CEMR will organise different events during this week. More information will be available soon.
- Open to the general public.
Registrations: https://regions-and-cities.europa.eu/
Time
2025 10 13 - 2025 10 16 (All Day)(GMT+02:00)
Location
Brussels (Belgium)
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2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening for signature of the European Charter on Local Self-Government. This milestone document enshrines the rights
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2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening for signature of the European Charter on Local Self-Government. This milestone document enshrines the rights and responsibilities of Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) in upholding local democracy. Over the past four decades, LRGs have played a crucial role in ensuring democratic governance, civic engagement, and the protection of public interests. However, in the digital age, local democracy faces unprecedented challenges from disinformation, misinformation, and deliberate efforts to erode trust in public institutions.
The Council of Europe New Democratic Pact for Europe emerges as a response to these challenges. The Pact will address the urgent challenge of democratic backsliding through a collective, inclusive and complex process. It will not aim to reinvent democracy, but rather to reinforce its foundations, amplify its benefits, and innovating its form to make it resonate with all citizens, in particular with younger generations. The Pact is about making democracy stronger, more resilient and more adaptable to emerging and ongoing challenges through innovation, technology, and collective action.
To address these pressing issues, CEMR and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will organise an event to discuss with policymakers, local government representatives, and civil society actors how LRGs can continue to foster local democracy despite these challenges. The joint event will showcase efforts by local and regional actors to build democratic resilience, including the launch of CEMR’s recent study on how LRGs across Europe are addressing disinformation.
- Open to the general public.
Time
2025 10 13 2:00pm - 6:30pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Brussels (Belgium)
16oct9h3017h30EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025Brussels (Belgium)
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The Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 will be taking place on 16 October 2025, in Brussels. This ceremony is a great opportunity to
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The Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 will be taking place on 16 October 2025, in Brussels. This ceremony is a great opportunity to
- Network with fellow mayors, city representatives and key EU stakeholders and decision-makers in Brussels.
- Come together to showcase the strength of local leadership in Europe’s journey towards a climate-neutral and resilient future;
- Discuss with high-level representatives of the European Commission the EU’s priorities and local challenges in implementing energy and climate objectives;
- Open to the general public.
Registration: https://eu-mayors.ec.europa.eu/en/Covenant-Ceremony-2025
Time
2025 10 16 9:30am - 5:30pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Brussels (Belgium)
16oct(oct 16)10h0018(oct 18)19h00UCLG World CouncilXi’an (China)
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CEMR is the European section of the world organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). The World Council is the principal policymaking body
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CEMR is the European section of the world organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). The World Council is the principal policymaking body of the World Organisation. Composed of 342 members from all UCLG Sections, it meets once a year to decide the World Organisation’s policies and ensure that general policies are implemented. More information available soon.
- Open to members
Time
2025 10 16 10:00am - 2025 10 18 7:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Xi’an (China)
23oct(oct 23)9h0024(oct 24)18h00CEMR Secretaries General and Directors MeetingBelgrade (Serbia)
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Held twice a year, this internal meeting brings together Secretaries General and directors from CEMR member associations to discuss organisational priorities and internal
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Held twice a year, this internal meeting brings together Secretaries General and directors from CEMR member associations to discuss organisational priorities and internal affairs ahead of each CEMR Leaders’ Summit.
- Open to Secretaries General and directors of CEMR member associations.
Time
2025 10 23 9:00am - 2025 10 24 6:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Belgrade (Serbia)
November
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CEMR is one of the supporting institutions of the SmartCity Expo World Congress. This world’s leading event for urban innovation, brings together global
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CEMR is one of the supporting institutions of the SmartCity Expo World Congress. This world’s leading event for urban innovation, brings together global leaders, companies, and organisations to showcase solutions for greener, more efficient, and inclusive cities. Join the drive to accelerate urban transformation and tackle the critical challenges of tomorrow. Stay tuned to discover our sessions. More information available soon.
- Open to the general public.
Registration: https://www.smartcityexpo.com/
Time
2025 11 04 9:00am - 2025 11 06 5:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Barcelona (Spain)
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COP 30 is the UN Climate Change Conference and this year will focus on advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement, with countries
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COP 30 is the UN Climate Change Conference and this year will focus on advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement, with countries submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to enhance climate action. These contributions aim to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and support global efforts for sustainable development. The conference will play a crucial role in raising ambition and ensuring the achievement of the long-term climate targets. To strengthen the voice of local and regional governments, PLATFORMA and CEMR are joining forces with the Global Task Force of Local and Regional Governments (GTF) led by the world organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).
- Open to the general public.
Registration: https://unfccc.int/cop30
Time
2025 11 10 9:00am - 2025 11 21 8:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Belém (Brazil)
December
04dec(dec 4)9h0005(dec 5)16h00CEMR Leaders' SummitValletta (Malta)
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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 Policy Committee meetings on Day 1, and strategic political discussions on Day 2, focused on the needs of CEMR members and the broader international context. This edition of the Leaders’ Summit will be hosted by the Local Councils’ Association of Malta.
- Open to CEMR members.
Time
2025 12 04 9:00am - 2025 12 05 4:00pm(GMT+02:00)
Location
Valletta (Malta)