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…
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Simpler EU rules needed to empower local service delivery Read full position paper Local and regional governments are central to ensuring quality public services across…
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Updated CEMR-EPSU framework supports inclusive employment and service delivery Read full position paper The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) and the European Public…
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CEMR highlights challenges and priorities in ensuring fair access to social protection for all forms of employment Read full position paper here In June 2017,…
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New obligations on short-term contracts could burden local employers Read full position paper As the European Commission considers revising the Written Statement Directive (91/533/EEC) to…
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Improving equality, labour participation, and social cohesion through better policies on leave, childcare, and flexible work Read full position paper Work-life balance remains one of…
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Women leadership at the local level: a requirement to fight against climate change “As a woman leader I encourage us all to take development challenges…
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European institutions should support towns and regions to plan, monitor and evaluate gender equality policies The Observatory on the European Charter for equality of women…
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CEMR warns trade deal must not undermine public services or local self-government Read full position paper As negotiations progress on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment…
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Strasbourg on the road to gender equality The mayor of Strasbourg, Roland Ries, signed the European Charter for the equality of women and men in local life, on…
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