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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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Call for Proposals - News 2023
Call for external auditorsCallPress

Call for external auditors

Call for proposals - external auditors (2026-2028) The Council of…
23/01/2026
Amendments to the EU budgetCohesionEU budgetEU budgetImpact Goal - CohesionLocal financesLocal financesOthersPressPublications Topics

Amendments to the EU budget

Shaping the future of EU Cohesion Policy: CEMR’s amendments on the proposed National…
16/01/2026
New episode of Call SimoneDemocracyEuropean ObservatoryPress

New episode of Call Simone

“If we are lucky, she will be a mayor”Power, pressure,…
14/01/2026
Call for Proposals - News 2023
Call for tenders: EU-Ukraine partnershipsBridges of TrustCallPressProjects and Programmes

Call for tenders: EU-Ukraine partnerships

Establishing municipal partnerships between Ukraine and a European partner country…
13/01/2026
Mindcraft Spain - Publication 2025
Country profile – #3 Spain MindcraftMindcraftPressProjects & ProgrammesProjects and Programmes

Country profile – #3 Spain 

Country Profile on decentralised development cooperation: the case of Spain…
17/12/2025
Sakharov Prize 2025
Sakharov Prize 2025 winnersDemocracyGovernancePLATFORMAPress

Sakharov Prize 2025 winners

Sakharov Prize 2025: standing with those who defend freedom of thought The Sakharov Prize for Freedom…
16/12/2025
EU Budget - News 2025
MFF 2028-2034 position paperCohesionEU budgetEU budgetImpact Goal - CohesionOthersPressPublications TopicsSociety

MFF 2028-2034 position paper

A stronger Europe is built locally: CEMR publishes its position…
15/12/2025
Global Gateway - Event news
Implementing the Global GatewayLocal financesPLATFORMAPress

Implementing the Global Gateway

Towns, cities and regions call for a stronger partnership in…
15/12/2025
Launch event of the Observatory
New Observatory for local democracyDemocracyEuropean ObservatoryPressProjects and Programmes

New Observatory for local democracy

New Observatory launched to protect local democracy in Europe  Europe’s…
12/12/2025
Leaders Summit Malta 2025
CEMR Leaders’ Summit 2025PressStatutory Affairs

CEMR Leaders’ Summit 2025

CEMR local leaders reaffirm political leadership and confront Europe’s demographic…
05/12/2025
Local Alliance - News Section
Our reaction to the Agenda for citiesCohesionEU budgetEU budgetHousingImpact Goal - CohesionPress

Our reaction to the Agenda for cities

CEMR welcomes the publication of the EU Agenda for Cities…
03/12/2025
Digital transition - News 2022
Digital local and regional governmentsDigitalisation/ AIDigitalisation/AIImpact Goal - LabourImpact Goal - SocietyInclusionInclusionLabourPressPublic servicesPublic servicesPublications TopicsSociety

Digital local and regional governments

How Europe’s municipalities and regions can drive an inclusive, secure…
25/11/2025
Women - News Section
Workshop on Gender Equality Action PlansDemocracyEqualityImpact Goal - SocietyPress

Workshop on Gender Equality Action Plans

Training on gender equality at the local level: from commitment…
25/11/2025
TOWN HALL COP - News
Town Hall COP webinarClimateEnvironmentImpact Goal - ClimatePLATFORMAPress

Town Hall COP webinar

Town Hall COP: Faster climate action and multilevel governance to…
21/11/2025
Lab event - News
Workshop on social dialogueLabLabourPressProjects and Programmes

Workshop on social dialogue

CEMR-EPSU Workshop on social dialogue in Southern European Islands CEMR…
20/11/2025
Local Alliance - News Section
EU budget: Local Alliance action planClimateClimateClimateCohesionCohesion policyCohesion PolicyEU budgetEU budgetImpact Goal - ClimateImpact Goal - CohesionOthersPressPublications Topics

EU budget: Local Alliance action plan

Making the next EU budget work for cities and regions:…
18/11/2025
Local truth study 2025
Mis/disinformation impact on democracyDemocracyDemocracyGovernanceGovernanceImpact Goal - SocietyOthersPressPublications TopicsSociety

Mis/disinformation impact on democracy

Empowering cities against mis/disinformation: building capacity, coordination, and trust Read…
23/10/2025
ADD ME project
New task force on housingHousingImpact Goal - SocietyPress

New task force on housing

CEMR strengthens the voice of local and regional governments in…
23/10/2025
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