CEMR’s reaction to the European Commission’s 2040 target The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) welcomes the European Commission's recommendation* for a 90% net reduction in…
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CEMR Engages in Talks with the European Commission on Green Deal Implementation at the Local and Regional Level The Council of European Municipalities and Regions…
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"Empowering the Future: Study Reveals European Local and Regional Governments as Key Players in Climate Policy" The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is…
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CEMR Engages in a Vibrant Debate on Europe's Green Transition at SMARTCITY Expo Barcelona The Secretary-General of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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