Call for proposals - external auditors (2026-2028) The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is launching a call for proposals for the appointment of…
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Shaping the future of EU Cohesion Policy: CEMR’s amendments to the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans Read the amendments The EU’s place-based approach to policymaking — which…
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“If we are lucky, she will be a mayor”Power, pressure, and local democracy in Europe Listen to the episode Local democracy is often described as…
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Establishing municipal partnerships between Ukraine and a European partner country in the context of the project “Towards a Bridges of Trust (BoT) Community” The Council…
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Country Profile on decentralised development cooperation: the case of Spain Read full study The country profiles offer a short overview of national models of (decentralised)…
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Sakharov Prize 2025: standing with those who defend freedom of thought The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is the European Parliament’s most prestigious award for human rights. Established in 1988, it…
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A stronger Europe is built locally: CEMR publishes its position paper on the EU Budget 2028–2034 Read full position paper As the EU prepares its…
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Towns, cities and regions call for a stronger partnership in advancing the Global Gateway International networks of towns, cities and regions have issued a joint Declaration yesterday…
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New Observatory launched to protect local democracy in Europe Europe’s first Observatory to track threats against mayors and local councillors, from online harassment to intimidation…
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CEMR local leaders reaffirm political leadership and confront Europe’s demographic turning point St. Julian’s, Malta, 5 December 2025 - Over 160 European mayors, councillors and…
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