Municipalities and regions are essential to implementing the Paris Agreement and achieving the SDGs Read full position paper As the world prepares for COP26, the…
What are the priorities for implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights with a strong local and regional involvement? Read full position paper The Council…
CEMR's Response to the EU Adaptation Strategy Review Read full position paper The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) strongly supports the development of…
How local and regional governments and their associations are driving sustainable development Read full study The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN…
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…
Evaluating the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa: added value, progress, and lessons for the future Read full study Since its launch in 2015, the…
CEMR outlines the crucial role of municipalities and regions in making Europe climate neutral by 2050 Read full position paper The European Green Deal, launched…
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…
Exploring the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020–2025 and what it means for Europe’s local and regional governments Read full position paper In a significant move…