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TARAN Stanislav
In Bridges of Trust, Call, International cooperation, Press, Projects and Programmes

Call for EU-Ukraine municipal partnerships

Ukraine Declaration - News 2025

Call for Proposals: The European Partnership Hub – Towards the Bridges of Trust Community

Since March 2021, CEMR, in cooperation with the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) and with the support of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme with its donors, has been implementing the Bridges of Trust initiative to strengthen municipal cooperation between Ukraine and the EU. What began as a project to build partnerships has now grown into a dynamic community of collaboration and exchange. 
 
The current phase, Bridges of Trust 3.0 – “Towards the Bridges of Trust Community”, seeks to consolidate and expand these partnerships, enhance capacities, and foster sustainable, long-term cooperation. 

To support this ambition, CEMR is launching a call for proposals to engage National Associations of Local and Regional Governments (LRGAs) or similar organisations from EU Member States as Implementers. Selected service providers will provide expertise and deliver activities in their territories to further develop EU–Ukraine municipal cooperation. 

Objectives of this phase 
The goal is to accelerate the recovery of Ukrainian municipalities and support their integration into the European Union by: 

  • Increasing the involvement of local and regional government associations and their members in international municipal cooperation. 
  • Supporting capacity-building efforts. 
  • Promoting and expanding the Bridges of Trust Community. 

Tasks and activities for participating associations 

  • Organise Online Solidarity Forums. 
  • Identify and engage new partner municipalities. 
  • Support the Internship Programme TIPS4UA. 
  • Actively participate in Bridges of Trust events. 
  • Contribute to the development of the Bridges of Trust Community. 

All tasks and deliverables are to be completed by 31 May 2026 (with possible extension).  
The total fee for delivery of these services shall be up to 14 000 EUR.  

Eligibility criteria 

  • Be a Local and Regional Associations, similar organisation, or expert(s); 
  • Be established in a Member State of the EU (Norway included); 

How to participate 
Interested associations/organisations/experts are invited to submit their application by providing the following information: 

  1. Organisation overview: Provide a brief description of your organisation. Describe your current relationships and engagement with local and regional authorities.
  1. Concept Note
  1. Financial offer

Please submit your application to CEMR’s application email: application@ccre-cemr.org 

Deadline: 6 October 

Evaluation   

The selection of interested associations will be carried out by CEMR, in cooperation with the Association of Ukrainian Cities and the U-LEAD with Europe Programme, based on the eligibility and selection criteria outlined in the Terms of Reference. A total of 15 associations or similar organisations will be selected. Priority will be given to associations from the nine EU countries already involved in Phase 2*, while applications from other eligible countries will also be considered. 

The evaluation will take into account: 

  • Geographical balance across participating countries
  • Prior experiences in working with local governments and municipal cooperation in Ukraine 
  • The potential to develop sustainable international municipal cooperation with Ukraine (based on concept note)

We expect the selected associations/organisations/experts to begin their activities in early November 2025. Applicants will be informed of the selection results by 31 October 2025. 

*Czechia, France, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

Other Links:
Annexe 1 – Concept Note
Annexe 2 – Financial Offer

For more information, contact:

BENNIS Hamza
In Call, Employment, Impact community Labour, Lab, Press, Projects and Programmes

Call for tenders – Social Dialogue

Call for Tender: Research Expertise on Social Dialogue Systems in Eastern Europe, Southern Islands, and EU Candidate Countries

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), in partnership with the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), is pleased to announce a call for tender for subcontracting external expertise to conduct research on social dialogue systems and practices within local and regional governments across a wide range of countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Southern European islands, and EU candidate countries.

This call is part of the “LRG-SD Capacity Building” (Project LAB) initiative, co-funded by the European Commission, which aims to address the current underrepresentation and limited engagement of social partners in national and EU-level social dialogue in the local and regional government sector.

The selected contractor will:

  • Produce a desk research report offering a comprehensive overview of social dialogue systems in the target countries.
  • Document and synthesise the findings from three international workshops and three twinning activities.
  • Draft concise and informative reports (2–15 pages) in English, summarising the discussions, conclusions, and best practices exchanged during all project events.
  • Attend and report on project activities (online and in-person), providing valuable insights and comparative analysis.

Target countries include:
Eastern Europe (e.g. Poland, Hungary, Slovenia), Southeastern Europe (e.g. Romania, Bulgaria), EU candidate countries (e.g. Albania, Ukraine, Türkiye), and Southern European islands (Malta and Cyprus).

Expertise Required

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Strong academic background in EU labour and social policy.
  • Proven experience with trade unions and employer organisations at the local, national, or European level.
  • Ability to work in multilingual and multicultural settings.
  • Skilled in conducting desk research and reporting on multi-stakeholder events.
  • Capacity to manage tight deadlines and coordinate with multiple project partners.
  • Availability for occasional travel to project events.

Budget and Timeline

  • Maximum budget: €28,925 (excluding VAT)
  • Contract duration: From June 2025 (upon appointment)
  • Deadline for submission: 30 May 2025, 12:00 (noon)
  • Submission email: application@ccre-cemr.org
    Please include the subject line: “Application – Project LAB”
Call for tender SD LAB ProjectDownload

For more information, contact:

FERNANDES André
In Call, Press

Call for Proposals – COMMS

BoT Consultant - CEMR

CEMR is currently looking for an agency to work and produce all the deliverables for 2025

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.

For more information, you can access our Terms of Reference here.

BAIER Jessica
In Call, Impact community Society, International cooperation, Press, Projects and Programmes, Twinning

Twinning call for proposals

Twinning - Call for Proposals

Call for proposals for the sub-granting 2025 – extended deadline until Tuesday, May 20

Building on the success of the 2024 pilot phase, CEMR is excited to announce the launch of the second sub-granting scheme, as part of the SPICE project —Empowering Local and Regional Governments for Sustainable Policy Implementation and Civic Engagement in Europe.

The initiative is funded by the European Commission, under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.

This call for project proposals is open to CEMR’s member associations and aims to strengthen further Twinning exchanges and activities between EU Local and Regional Governments. The focus is on promoting EU values and tackling key challenges such as democracy, citizens participation, gender equality, and inclusion.

Interested members are encouraged to participate in this call and contribute to fostering collaboration across the EU. For more details, and to submit your proposal, please read the full guidelines and complete the forms below.’

For more information, contact: 

TARAN Stanislav
In Bridges of Trust, Call, Press, Projects and Programmes

Call for Proposals 

Call for Proposals BoT - News 2023

Subcontracting for external services on the production of an interactive video on the journey of the “Bridges of Trust” project

CEMR is pleased to announce a call for proposals for external services to contribute to the Bridges of Trust video. The selected provider will be responsible for summarising project activities and enhancing the visibility of the project deliverables. This will be achieved through the development of an interactive video designed for promotional activities.

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