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…
Improving EU policymaking through stronger dialogue with Europe’s local and regional governments Read full position paper With the European Union facing increasingly complex challenges, from…
Balancing high environmental goals with realistic implementation, funding, and stronger local involvement Read full position paper The Water Framework Directive (WFD), in force since 2000,…
Discover how national associations unite and represent Europe’s 100,000 towns and regions Read full study Europe is home to approximately 100,000 municipalities, provinces and regions,…
Simpler EU rules needed to empower local service delivery Read full position paper Local and regional governments are central to ensuring quality public services across…
Stronger EU policies require the full involvement of local and regional governments to ensure democracy, sustainability, and citizen engagement Read full manifesto The 2019 European…
New guide helps African cities unlock funding to implement their sustainable energy and climate plans Read full study As cities across Sub-Saharan Africa face mounting…
Inclusive dialogues in Africa driving cooperation to strengthen and raise ambition of national climate commitments Read full study Urban areas contribute up to 70% of…
CEMR outlines 10 key messages on the future of cohesion policy and calls for stronger territorial and partnership approaches Read full position paper The Council…
How Europe’s towns and regions are turning global sustainability goals into everyday reality Read full study Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…