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HETZ Léa Agathe
In Bridges of Trust, Call, Press, Projects and Programmes

Apply: Bridges of Trust Partnerships Award 2026

An Award for EU-Ukraine Municipal Partnerships

Municipal partnerships between Ukraine and other European local governments are key drivers of recovery and resilience, reform and EU integration, mutual learning and long-term cooperation.

Through the Bridges of Trust (BoT) Community, we share good examples and success stories of municipal partnerships with Ukraine. And we are keen to discover more!

That is why the European Partnership Hub Secretariat, together with the Bridges of Trust Community, and supported by the EU and its member states through U-LEAD with Europe, initiated the Bridges of Trust Partnerships Award.

The award aims to recognise the efforts and commitment of all stakeholders involved in municipal partnerships with Ukraine to make it more visible at the national and European levels. Five municipal partnerships will be rewarded as Bridges of Trust Ambassadors 2026! Showcasing the geographical outreach and diversity of municipal cooperation in terms of topics, approaches and stakeholders involved.

BoT Partnerships Award 2026 is open for municipal partnerships of Ukrainian municipalities and their partners in the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Municipalities of all sizes can apply.

Municipal partners should apply jointly by downloading and filling in the application form below. Share your story with us!

How to apply? (Application documents below)

  1. Fill in jointly the form to tell us about your municipal partnerships by responding to six questions.
  2. Add the signed declaration of the two municipalities involved in the partnership.
  3. Send your joint application in English by 10 July 2026 to: bridges.of.trust.community@ccre-cemr.org

Download application documents:
Application Form EN (Word Form) – to be filled jointly
Declaration of municipal participation EN (Word Form)

Download Ukrainian versions:
Application Form UA (PDF) – for information only (not to be filled)
Declaration of municipal participation UA (Word Form)

Selected partnerships will receive:

  • Official “BoT Ambassador 2026” label
  • 1-year Acceleration Programme
  • Strategic support and positioning
  • Peer learning & Guidance
  • Visibility at the European level
  • High-quality storytelling
  • Access to high-level events

Selection Process

  • Pre-selection by BoT Community Actors: Each partner will nominate up to three municipal partnerships based on the quality, visibility and innovation of their cooperation approaches.
  • Final Jury: a jury composed of representatives from CEMR, U-LEAD with Europe, and the European Committee of the Regions will select five BoT Ambassador partnerships.
  • Validating Committee: the four All-Ukrainian Associations will validate the five BoT Ambassador partnerships selected by the Final Jury.

Partners involved in the pre-selection process:

Further partners:

Partners involved in the validating committee:

For more information, contact: bridges.of.trust.community@ccre-cemr.org

FERNANDES André
In Call, Press

Call for proposals – Website updates

IncluCities Website - News 2020

CEMR is currently looking for a web agency to update the European Charter for Equality website

CEMR is looking for an agency or independent developers to update the European Charter for Equality website to improve the users’ journey and experience, as well as the design and SEO, under WordPress.

The designated contractor will work collaboratively with the CEMR communications team.

Read the full terms of reference here

For more information, contact:

GODINHO LOURENCO Daniela
In Bridges of Trust, Call, Press, Projects and Programmes

Call for proposals – interpretation services

Call for Proposals - News 2023

CEMR is currently looking for a professional interpretation provider for English-Ukrainian

CEMR seeks a professional interpretation provider for English-Ukrainian simultaneous interpretation. The assignment is linked to our project, Bridges of Trust, which will organise several online training sessions, information sessions, and related events.

The selected contractor will work in close and continuous coordination with CEMR’s Administrative and Finance team, who will oversee the development and delivery of all outputs covered by this call for proposals.

Read more in our terms of reference

For more information, contact:

Meritxell PARRAMON VILA
In Call, Press

Call for proposals – multimedia editor

Looking for Proposals EU Green Deal - News 2024

CEMR is currently looking for an agency to produce videos

CEMR seeks a multimedia editor capable of creating 4 videos that showcase key initiatives and CEMR work throughout the year in a specific timeline.

The contractor will work in close and continuous coordination with CEMR’s Head of Communications.

Read more in our terms of reference

For more information, contact:

Meritxell PARRAMON VILA
In Call, Press

Call for proposals – Communications

Call for Proposals BoT - News 2023

CEMR is currently looking for an agency to work with and produce all the deliverables for 2026

CEMR seeks to partner with a professional and certified branding or design agency to develop all the deliverables detailed in this document.
The agency must work collaboratively with CEMR to produce high-quality deliverables and materials.

Read more in our Terms of Reference.

For more information, contact:

GODINHO LOURENCO Daniela
In Call, Press

Call for fiscal services

Looking for Proposals WiP - News 2024

Call for Proposals – Accounting, Tax and Management Control Services (2026–2028)

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) has launched a call for proposals for the provision of accounting, tax, and management control services for the period 2026–2028.

CEMR is the largest organisation of local and regional authorities in Europe, representing nearly 130,000 local and regional governments through more than 50 national associations in 41 European countries.

The selected service provider will be responsible for, among others, VAT declarations and compliance, tax assistance, annual accounts filing, preparation of tax forms (281.50), and quarterly management control.

Candidates must be duly qualified (ITAA registration or equivalent), demonstrate relevant experience—ideally with AISBL/ASBL structures—and comply with independence and confidentiality requirements.

For more information, contact:

GODINHO LOURENCO Daniela
In Call, Press

Call for external auditors

Call for Proposals - News 2023

Call for proposals – external auditors (2026-2028)

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is launching a call for proposals for the appointment of external auditors for the period 2026–2028.

CEMR is the largest organisation of local and regional authorities in Europe, representing over 130,000 local and regional governments through more than 50 national associations from 41 European countries.

The selected auditor will be responsible for carrying out the statutory audit of CEMR’s accounts in accordance with Belgian law and applicable ISA standards. The assignment includes, among other tasks, the annual certification of accounts, the preparation of statutory audit reports in English and French, the verification of expenditure related to external grants (European Commission, GIZ, etc.), participation in statutory meetings, and ad-hoc advisory support in accounting, legal, fiscal and financial matters.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an offer including a presentation of the firm, proposed audit methodology, team composition, planning, a detailed financial offer, and a declaration of independence.

Offers will be evaluated by the CEMR Financial Management Committee in May 2026, with final selection by the CEMR Policy Committee in June 2026.

Read more

For more information, contact:

HETZ Léa Agathe
In Bridges of Trust, Call, Impact community Society, Press, Projects and Programmes, Twinning

Call for tenders: EU-Ukraine partnerships

Call for Proposals - News 2023

Establishing municipal partnerships between Ukraine and a European partner country in the context of the project “Towards a Bridges of Trust (BoT) Community”

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) wishes to establish new partnerships between municipalities in Ukraine and municipalities in different European countries.

CEMR is looking for a service provider as an implementer to perform certain activities under this phase and provide dedicated expertise and support in the respective country. The service provider will work closely with CEMR, the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) and if required, with other partners of the Bridges of Trust Community.

The call is divided into the following lots:

  • Lot 1: Belgium
  • Lot 2: Cyprus
  • Lot 3: Finland
  • Lot 4: France
  • Lot 5: Italy
  • Lot 6: Latvia
  • Lot 7: Malta
  • Lot 8: Netherlands
  • Lot 9: Norway
  • Lot 10: Portugal
  • Lot 11: Spain

Applicants can apply for one or several lots. All documents need to be submitted for each lot separately. The terms of reference describe the services per lot.

  • Deadline for submissions: 3 February 2026, 2 pm (CET)
  • Contract period: February 2026 – June 2026 
  • Budget:  Financial offer for the services up to 14.000 Euro without VAT.
    The costs of activities (e.g. interpretation costs for events, travel costs related to internship and events) will be covered directly by the BoT project.

Interested organisations or experts are invited to submit their application by email to application@ccre-cemr.org with the subject line: 
“Establishing Municipal Partnerships between Ukraine and Name European Country”. Please specify the lot(s) you are applying for.

Questions may be sent to twinning@ccre-cemr.org by 30 January 2026.

For more information, read the Terms of Reference here.

Other Links:

Annexe 1 – Concept Note

Annexe 2 – Financial Offer

For more information, contact:

GURI Durmish
In Call, Press

Call for proposals on AI 

CEMR Conferences

Call for proposals open: empowering local leaders through AI 

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), in collaboration with EIT Digital, is launching a new initiative: Empowering Local Leaders through AI. 

As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly central to public service delivery, local and regional governments across Europe need the skills and confidence to harness its potential. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between policy, innovation, and technology, ensuring that territorial leaders are equipped to lead the digital transformation of their communities. 

CEMR is now seeking consultancy services to develop and pilot a training programme designed specifically for local and regional governments and their associations. The project will identify training needs, map emerging AI trends, and deliver a practical, hands-on curriculum for local leaders. 

  • Deadline for submissions: 10 November 2025 
  • Contract period: December 2025 – December 2026 
  • Budget: Up to EUR 33,000 (excluding VAT) 

Interested experts or organisations are invited to submit their proposals by email to application@ccre-cemr.org with the subject line: 
“Developing and Testing a Training Programme on AI for Local and Regional Governments and their Associations.” 

Together, let’s empower Europe’s local leaders to use AI for inclusive, ethical, and people-centred governance. 

For more information, read the Terms of Reference here.

Contact:

GURI Durmish
In Call, Impact community Society, International cooperation, Press, Projects and Programmes, Twinning

Call for applications – Twinning

EPSU CEMR - News

Call for Applications: Research and Data Analysis Consultancy

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is seeking a consultant to support the migration of data from the current Twinning website to the new Matchmaking Platform.

The consultant will verify, clean, and standardise data from around 2,500 cities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The assignment will take place over a two-month period in late 2025, with a maximum budget of EUR 13.000.

Applications must be submitted by 27 October 2025 at 12:00 (noon) to application@ccre-cemr.org, with “Data Analyst Expert” as the subject line. Questions may be sent to twinning@ccre-cemr.org by 24 October 2025.

Further details: Twinning | Matchmaking Platform

For more information, read the Terms of Reference here

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