Strengthening EU Waste Legislation Through Local Collaboration and Producer Responsibility Read full position paper As the EU prepares to implement key provisions of the revised…
CEMR calls for a stronger local role and producer responsibility in EU textile waste reforms Read position paper In response to the European Commission’s proposal…
Discover our new study on progress made by local governments in promoting the Global Goals Read full study The Council of European Municipalities and Regions…
Reforming the European Electricity Market: Priorities and Challenges Read full position paper In March, the European Commission proposed a regulation to improve the EU's electricity…
In response to the European Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law, CEMR and Eurocities, issued a joint letter urging for amendments, in order to reach the…
Buildings directive: a huge deal for local governments When the European Commission published its proposal for a recast of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings…
Faster permitting of renewables: ‘Local governments must be fully involved at all stages!’ While the Council of the EU adopted a new regulation aiming at boosting…
Discover the main findings On 21 October 2022, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) organised a training event for elected political representatives working in…
EPBD revision: Local flexibility and long-term planning key to success, say CEMR and Housing Europe Read position paper EPBD revision: Local flexibility and long-term planning…
Local and Regional Governments at the COP 27 COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ended with the cover decision, known as the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan. We,…