Local and regional leaders call for a renewed European model, rooted in unity, democracy, and empowered territories Read full study Europe has always been a…
The 2019 European elections highlight progress in participation, diversity, and gender balance, but also the need for stronger local involvement in shaping EU policies Read…
Improving EU policymaking through stronger dialogue with Europe’s local and regional governments Read full position paper With the European Union facing increasingly complex challenges, from…
Discover how national associations unite and represent Europe’s 100,000 towns and regions Read full study Europe is home to approximately 100,000 municipalities, provinces and regions,…
Stronger EU policies require the full involvement of local and regional governments to ensure democracy, sustainability, and citizen engagement Read full manifesto The 2019 European…
How the 1953 European Charter of Municipal Liberties laid the groundwork for local self-government in Europe Read full charter In October 1953, more than one…
How the European Charter of Local Self-Government reshaped democracy in Europe Read full charter The 20th century witnessed the rise of local and regional democracy…