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As part of the LORAI project, CEMR is organising a series of MFF workshops in each Western Balkan country. The first workshop will take place in Albania on 29 September. The MFF workshop in Albania will bring together approximately 45 participants, including representatives of local and regional governments, national institutions, EU stakeholders, civil society organisations, and experts.

The event will feature panel discussions and a structured multilevel dialogue on how the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can better support Albania’s accession-related priorities and strengthen the role of local governments in the EU integration process, including the Reform Agenda. It will also include three interactive and participatory MFF Lab sessions involving local government officials.

• Public event
• In-person
• Learn more about the LORAI project

CEMR and PLATFORMA will host a public webinar on the Post-2030 Agenda.

This meeting hosted within the CEMR Impact Community Society, will bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society, youth representatives, and private-sector stakeholders to explore priorities for sustainable development beyond the current Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework.
The discussion will focus on emerging global challenges and lessons learned from SDG implementation.

Insights gathered will inform the development of a CEMR-PLATFORMA position paper, to be finalised by the end of the year, reflecting a broad range of perspectives and policy recommendations. The paper will serve as a contribution to the preparatory discussions leading to the SDGs Summit in September 2027, helping to shape a forward-looking and inclusive global development agenda.

See the agenda of the event.

Contact: Eva.banosdeguisasola@ccre-cemr.org

• Public event
• Online
• Registration form

This high-level Brussels event, held during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2026, will bring together EU, national and local leaders to discuss the future of Cohesion Policy and its territorial dimension. It will focus on upcoming decisions on the EU budget and investment framework, while promoting balanced, place-based development across urban and rural areas and strengthening cooperation between key European stakeholders.

Organisers: German Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building in cooperation with the German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development (DV) and Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

• Public event
• Registration here

The fourth edition of the Bridges of Trust Annual Gathering brings together partners from Local and Regional Government Associations, networks, partner organisations and EU institutions to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation, and shape joint initiatives on international municipal cooperation between European and Ukrainian towns, cities and regions.

• Member only event – Bridges of Trust Community
• On-site

The meeting will be an opportunity to exchange on the state of play of the MFF interinstitutional negotiations and the programming of the National and Regional Partnership Plans in your Member States. We will also discuss the upcoming CEMR position paper on a Territorial vision for Europe. In addition, the meeting could be the occasion to exchange on two ongoing consultations: Do No Significant Harm and the 10^th Cohesion report

Learn more about our expert group

• Member only event
• Hybrid

Under the LORAI programme, CEMR will organise a peer exchange bringing together approximately 60 local and regional representatives from EU Member States and candidate countries. The session will provide a platform for dialogue on the local and territorial dimensions of EU enlargement, exploring how accession-related reforms and investments can contribute to the long-term resilience and attractiveness of municipalities, particularly in small and medium-sized communities.

Through the exchange of experiences and good practices, participants will discuss challenges linked to demographic decline, service provision, and local economic development, as well as the role of local governments in ensuring access to quality public services, including education and childcare. Particular attention will be given to how the EU accession process can support sustainable local development through targeted investments, enhanced infrastructure, energy-efficient public buildings, and strengthened local capacities, ultimately helping municipalities create favourable living conditions and opportunities for citizens while preventing territorial disparities and depopulation.

• Member only event
• In-person

The second CEMR MFF workshop will take place in Montenegro on 10 November. The MFF workshop in Montenegro will bring together approximately 45 participants, including representatives of local and regional governments, national institutions, EU stakeholders, civil society organisations, and experts.

The event will feature panel discussions and a structured multilevel dialogue on how the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can better support Montenegro’s accession-related priorities and strengthen the role of local   governments in the EU integration process, including the Reform Agenda.  The Workshop will also include three interactive and participatory MFF Lab sessions involving local government officials.

• Public event
• In-person
• Learn more about the LORAI project

The CEMR Leaders’ Summit brings together over 150 international leaders from 41 member countries and partners to explore Europe’s most urgent challenges. This two-day gathering includes internal CEMR statutory affairs meetings, as well as political discussions and events on the broader EU and international context.

This edition of the Leaders’ Summit will be hosted by the ​CEMR Italian Section (AICCRE).

• Member only event
• On-site