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Here you’ll find the latest news, updates, and press releases on the activities of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions. Stay informed about our initiatives, events, and the work we do to support local and regional governments across Europe.

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Town twinning - Village of Pyrenees in Spain
The future of town twinningPressProjects and ProgrammesTwinning & international cooperationTwinning and international cooperation

The future of town twinning

Town twinning in Europe: unlocking opportunities with AgoraEU Since its…
2025-09-11
What the EU budget proposal means locallyCohesion policyEU budgetImpact Goal - CohesionPress

What the EU budget proposal means locally

Analysis of the EU budget proposal of the European Commission:…
2025-07-29
Lab project launch - News 2025
New project to boost social dialogueLabPressProjects and Programmes

New project to boost social dialogue

CEMR has launched a new project to promote social dialogue…
2025-07-25
HLPF 2025 - News
Local leaders bring their voice to the UNCohesion policyEqualityImpact Goal - LabourPLATFORMAPress

Local leaders bring their voice to the UN

No SDGs without local action: European cities and regions step…
2025-07-24
Local Alliance reacts to EU budget proposalEU budgetPress

Local Alliance reacts to EU budget proposal

EU Budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions The…
2025-07-17
EU budget - Op-Ed news
What do we want from the EU budgetEU budgetPress

What do we want from the EU budget

Don’t repeat Recovery and Resilience Facility mistakes: local governments must…
2025-07-16
Ukraine Recovery Conference - News 2025
European Partnership Hub launchBridges of TrustCohesion policyImpact Goal - CohesionPressTwinning & international cooperation

European Partnership Hub launch

CEMR launched the European Partnership Hub to strengthen inter-municipal cooperation…
2025-07-11
Localising SDGs - News 2025
Debate at the UN on localising SDGsPLATFORMAPress

Debate at the UN on localising SDGs

Local and regional leaders at the HLPF: Getting local Sustainable…
2025-07-09
Democracy in Turkyie - News 2025
Concerns over local democracy in TürkiyeDemocracyPressPublications TopicsStatutory AffairsStatutory Affairs

Concerns over local democracy in Türkiye

CEMR issues a statement condemning escalating pressure against democratically elected…
2025-07-09
European Union - EU Enlargement News
EU enlargement from a local perspectiveDemocracyImpact Goal - SocietyPLATFORMAPress

EU enlargement from a local perspective

EU enlargement is not sustainable without local ownership: 8 takeaways…
2025-07-07
Target 2040 - News
Local leaders urge a 2040 climate targetEnergyEnvironmentImpact Goal - ClimatePress

Local leaders urge a 2040 climate target

Local leaders urge European Commission to set a binding 90%…
2025-06-30
Poland services - News 2022
Decentralised development in PolandGovernanceGovernanceMindcraftMindcraftOthersPressProjects & ProgrammesProjects and ProgrammesPublications Topics

Decentralised development in Poland

Country Profile on decentralised development cooperation: the case of Poland …
2025-06-26
Leaders Summit - Oslo News
Call for democracy and sustainability in OlsoPressStatutory Affairs

Call for democracy and sustainability in Olso

Local and regional leaders call for democratic and sustainable resource…
2025-06-24
Twinning - News
Results of SPICE Twinning ProgrammePressProjects and ProgrammesTwinning & international cooperation

Results of SPICE Twinning Programme

CEMR announces grant recipients for SPICE 2025 Twinning Programme  Twinning…
2025-06-12
UCLG meeting with EU Commissioner SíkelaEU budgetImpact Goal - SocietyPLATFORMAPressUnited Cities and Local Governments

UCLG meeting with EU Commissioner Síkela

“Local governments must be at the heart of the EU’s…
2025-06-11
Head Banner - SUN4UKRAINE
On the EU Water Resilience StrategyClimateEnvironmentImpact Goal - ClimatePressWasteWaterWater

On the EU Water Resilience Strategy

CEMR priorities on the European Commission Water Resilience Strategy The…
2025-06-05
Cyberviolence Against Women in PoliticsEqualityImpact Goal - SocietyPress

Cyberviolence Against Women in Politics

Safeguarding Democracy in the Digital Age: CEMR Hosts Event on…
2025-06-04
Matchmaking Platform - Launch
CEMR inputs for EU Agenda for CitiesCohesionCohesion policyCohesion PolicyImpact Goal - CohesionLocal financesPressPublications TopicsTerritorial developmentTerritorial development

CEMR inputs for EU Agenda for Cities

Towards an Inclusive EU Agenda for Cities of All Sizes …
2025-06-04
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