Over a year into the pandemic, local governments are still missing long-term support Local and regional finances are under pressure due to the consequences of…
CEMR report reveals rising costs and falling revenues for local and regional governments during the pandemic, threatening public services and investments Read full study As…
Exclusive interview: Commissioner Dubravka Suica on the future of rural areas On 30 June, the European Commission released the Communication “A long-term vision for the…
The EU recovery will not be effective without a solid cohesion policy built in genuine partnership with European cities and regions EU-wide coalition urges EU…
EU develops its vision for rural areas alongside local governments Good news! The long-awaited EU’s long-term vision for rural areas towards 2040 was finally presented this week…
CEMR–EPSU handbook helps local government social partners strengthen their role in EU economic governance Read full handbook The European Semester, launched in 2010 to coordinate…
How can local and regional governments in rural areas access EU funds, identify key challenges, and provide recommendations for improvement Read full study Rural areas…
How European territories are driving sustainable change amid the Covid-19 crisis Read full study The Covid-19 pandemic has been a profound shock for municipalities and…
EU-wide coalition urges national governments to involve regions and cities in the preparation of post-COVID recovery plans and to avoid a "vaccine divide" in Europe…
CEMR calls for flexible, well-resourced revisions to the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Read full position paper The European Green Deal aims to…