Everyone needs a buddy: fostering migrant integration in Mechelen, Belgium, through mentoring Buddy programmes are an excellent way to integrate immigrants into a new society.…
Fuenlabrada, Spain, is promoting inclusion by discrediting false rumours We tend to make up stories about people we don’t know well. An animated story, ‘It all…
Young local leaders: time "to go beyond the simple notion of 'youth'" Empowerment and representation: these are the keywords defining the work of the Committee…
Conference on the future of Europe: What direction should Europe take? Every 9 May, Europeans celebrate Europe Day. But this year, the celebrations take on a…
A new EU growth model must empower local services, boost resilience and deliver sustainable investments Read declaration The war in Ukraine and the aftermath of…
Social partners offer solidarity and support in response to the Russian invasion Read full declaration The European social partners for local and regional governments, CEMR…
Urban alliance formed to support German G7 Presidency The Association of German Cities (DST, a CEMR member), ICLEI and the Global Parliament of Mayors have launched…
European local and regional governments denounce Russia’s aggression and pledge solidarity with Ukrainian communities Read full declaration European local and regional governments have expressed their…
CEMR joins 2022 campaign for democracy in Belarus The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) joins this year’s campaign on #DemocracyUnderPressure in Belarus initiated…