Top level decision – Local consequencesThe European Semester explained Discover the EU Semester study Just as the EU Commissioners were officially starting their new mandate…
Why EU economic governance reform must protect municipalities’ ability to invest Read full position paper The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) has warned…
How ITI and CLLD strengthen local democracy, multi-level governance, and place-based development in EU cohesion policy Read full study The European Union’s Cohesion Policy is…
CEMR calls for investment-friendly EU economic governance reform Read full position paper The COVID-19 crisis exposed vulnerabilities in Europe’s economic governance and the need to…
How can local and regional governments in rural areas access EU funds, identify key challenges, and provide recommendations for improvement Read full study Rural areas…
CEMR urges inclusive, place-based vision for rural territories Read full position paper As the European Union shapes its long-term vision for rural areas, the Council…
The Just Transition Mechanism urges stronger local partnerships and clearer funding priorities Read full position paper The EU’s ambition to become the first climate-neutral continent…
CEMR urges EU leaders to secure an ambitious long-term budget that empowers local and regional governments Read full position paper As EU leaders prepare to…
CEMR opens dialogue on reforming EU Cohesion Policy post-2020 to better support local and regional development Read full statement here The Council of European Municipalities…