Local leaders urge European Commission to set a binding 90% domestic emissions-cut target for 2040 Mayors of Aalborg (Denmark), Athens (Greece), Barcelona (Spain), Braga (Portugal),…
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Every Drop Counts: Water Resilience Begins Locally “Every Drop Counts” was created to put the spotlight on the essential role of local governments in building…
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CEMR priorities on the European Commission Water Resilience Strategy The European Commission has just published its Water Resilience Strategy, a much-needed step toward safeguarding one…
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Local and Regional Governments call on European Commission to safeguard the EPR Scheme in the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive As the European Parliament gathers in…
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The Green Deal at a crossroads: lessons from the first 100 days In 2019, the European Commission announced a "man-on-the-moon moment" with the launch of…
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Why It Matters for Local and Regional Governments (LRGs) and What to Watch Next From new climate targets to updated waste regulations, the European Union…
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Building Future-Oriented Governance for Climate Resilience How can Local and Regional Governments prepare for the environmental challenges of tomorrow? On January 23, 2025, CEMR hosted…
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Recommendations for the EU Water Resilience Strategy As Europe faces increasing water challenges—ranging from severe droughts to devastating floods—CEMR is calling for action. In its…
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Green Lungs for a Greener Future The "Green Lungs for our Cities" project showcases the power of local action. Through its implementation, Tirana and its…
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The Local Alliance presents its new Position Paper on the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2035 The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) as…
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