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…
Municipalities and regions shaping COP21 success Read full position paper In December 2015, the Paris Summit (COP21) became a milestone in global climate governance. For…
From Lyon to Paris: Regions and Municipalities as Catalysts for COP21 Success Read full position paper As the world prepared for the Paris Climate Summit…
Supporting local action through partnership, flexibility, and smarter EU policy Read full declaration As Europe's cities and towns face growing challenges, climate change, demographic shifts,…
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…
Empowering municipalities to shape Europe's mobility future Read full position paper As the EU reviews its 2011 White Paper on Transport, the Council of European…
CEMR calls for a balanced review of the Working Time Directive that respects local autonomy and public service delivery Read full position paper In response…
How the 1953 European Charter of Municipal Liberties laid the groundwork for local self-government in Europe Read full charter In October 1953, more than one…
How the European Charter of Local Self-Government reshaped democracy in Europe Read full charter The 20th century witnessed the rise of local and regional democracy…
A new Charter asserts local governments’ rights over how public services are organised and delivered Read the full charter CEMR adopts European Charter to defend…