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 calls for flexible, well-resourced revisions to the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Read full position paper The European Green Deal aims to…
CEMR-EPSU project shows local governments and social partners remain under-involved in shaping EU economic governance Read full study The European Semester, introduced in 2010 to…
Local and regional governments need stronger support, recognition, and autonomy in times of crisis Read full position paper As Europe continues to grapple with the…
A Europe-wide snapshot of the pandemic’s fiscal impact on municipalities and regions, and what support is still missing Read full study The COVID-19 pandemic placed…
Decentralisation and strong local governance are key for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia’s EU accession path Read full declaration The decision of the European Council to…
Local and regional leaders call for a renewed European model, rooted in unity, democracy, and empowered territories Read full study Europe has always been a…
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…
The 2019 European elections highlight progress in participation, diversity, and gender balance, but also the need for stronger local involvement in shaping EU policies Read…