#CEMR's
Euro-Med cooperation only works with local & regional governments at the table.

At the #AFCCRE European University in #Toulon, #CEMR's message is to keep territorial cooperation strong on both shores of the Mediterranean & to match #EUfunding to territorial priorities post-2027

#Interreg
September 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The smartest cities use tech to serve people 💡

At #SCEWC25, we explored how partnerships and digital trust empower communities. How can we use algorithms to create impactful collaboration? An example: CEMR's #MatchmakingPlatform

🔗 partnerships.ccre-cemr.org

@smartcityexpo.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🌍 New Matchmaking Platform! 🤝

Check CEMR's online tool to promote local and regional government partnerships

🖱️ Register, match, collaborate partnerships.ccre-cemr.org

#Partnerships #Twinning #Peace #SDGs
December 11, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Political violence, harassment & intimidation are threatening democracy across #Europe🧑‍⚖️

Today at the EU High-Level Event on Democracy, CEMR’s Vice-President Melanie Lepoultier discussed what needs to change regarding #SafetyinPolitics with speakers from the @europarl.europa.eu & @eurocities.eu
June 24, 2026 at 3:24 PM
📜What are the local realities of the EU #PublicProcurement?

We asked that question to Jörk Cardeneo, CEMR’s spokesperson on digitalisation, AI and social services & the City Councillor of #Düsseldorf

Read CEMR’s full reaction to the #EU procurement rules: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu...
June 26, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🌍 Local govs are the core of #CohesionPolicy

The debate is 🔥 We're proud to see CEMR's work referenced by the European Parliamentary Research Service and that the importance of place-based solutions to fight disparities are given recognition. 🎯

📘 The study: www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etud...
www.europarl.europa.eu
January 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The #CEMRLeadersSummit is live in #Malta!
160+ local leaders gather to:

✨ Renew CEMR’s political leadership

👥 Agree on actions to tackle the impact of demographic change locally

💶 Shape #EUBudget actions to place local and regional governments on the agenda
Local leaders at Malta
YouTube video by Council of European Municipalities and Regions
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December 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🗓️ CEMR’s new study “Tackling Disinformation and Misinformation from the Ground Up” will be unveiled on 13 Oct 2025, Brussels.

🔗 Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#LocalDemocracy #Disinformation #40LocalCharter
October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
💧 Water resilience starts locally!

With floods, droughts & water scarcity on the rise, local & regional governments need stronger support. CEMR’s new position paper outlines key recommendations for the EU Water Resilience Strategy.

📄 Read more: ccre-cemr.org/impactgoal-c...

#WaterResilience
EU Water Resilience Strategy  - CEMR CCRE
Local governments can lead in protecting water as a public good, addressing regional needs, and strengthening collaboration with the EU.
ccre-cemr.org
March 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🤝Strengthening dialogue with our members:

Engaging with the Slovenian delegation on CEMR's advocacy work and projects including:
🏙️ Future of EU #CohesionPolicy
🔍 Risks of centralisation and funding challenges
🌐 Matchmaking Platform
🚀 New projects

#LocalGov
February 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🏠At #EuropeanUrbanForum, CEMR’s Fabrizio Rossi called for Local and Regional Governments to lead on #housing solutions.

⚠️ Teachers, nurses & bus drivers can live where they work.

💡After the Forum, CEMR welcomed Anacláudia Rossbach from UN-Habitat to discuss local action & international action.
April 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📢 Final call for #EUbudget!

The RRF model must not guide the next
Local govs implement 70% of EU policies yet remain sidelined. It’s time to campaign for binding consultations on funding decisions!

📝 CEMR’s position paper 👉https://ccre-cemr.org/mff/final-call-for-the-eu-budget
#FinalCallRegionsMFF
March 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
✍️ CEMR has put forward targeted amendments to the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans to safeguard Europe’s place-based approach and strengthen the role of local and regional governments across EU investments.

🛡️ More on our amendments here: ccre-cemr.org/uncategorize...

#MFF #NRPP
Amendments to the NRPP - CEMR CCRE
Shaping the future of EU Cohesion Policy: CEMR’s amendments on the proposed National and Regional Partnership Plans   The EU’s place-based approach to policymaking — which recognises territorial diver...
ccre-cemr.org
January 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
🤝 No town, city or region can tackle today's challenges alone.

From climate action to local democracy, stronger partnerships create stronger communities.

🌍 Join CEMR's Matchmaking Platform to find partners, exchange expertise and develop new projects.
👉 partnerships.ccre-cemr.org
#Partnerships 🤝🏛️🌍
August 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM
🎙️Voices of our 75-year history: @sbonaccini

To mark CEMR's 75th anniversary, we spoke with Stefano Bonaccini, who led #CEMR as #President from 2016 to 2022 and brought decades of experience from Italian regional governance to the European stage

Read the full article: ccre-cemr.org/about-cemr/v...
July 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Behind every "tender open" is a community waiting for a bridge to be built or a healthcare facility to open its doors

Read CEMR's position paper and statement calling for a simpler, fairer public procurement framework that empowers local communities: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu...
July 8, 2026 at 1:54 PM
CEMR provided policy recommendations to the Committee of the Regions on #AgoraEU, the EU's future programme for culture, media & democracy (2028–2034).

They were taken on board. Now it's @Europarl_EN & Council's turn. 💪

read our article:
🔗 ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu...
#LocalGovernment #EUPolicy
Policy recommendations on AgoraEU - CEMR CCRE
Committee of the Regions adopts AgoraEU opinion with CEMR’s key policy recommendations at its core The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted its opinion...
ccre-cemr.org
June 23, 2026 at 8:13 AM
🇺🇦 CEMR's mission to Kyiv reaffirmed our role as host of the European Partnership Hub, coordinating municipal cooperation for Ukraine's recovery & EU integration.

With EU accession on the horizon, local governments are leading the way. 🇪🇺

Read the full story 👉 ccre-cemr.org/projects-pro...
The European Partnership Hub Secretariat in Ukraine     - CEMR CCRE
CEMR reinforce its role as Europe’s Hub for Municipal Cooperation with Ukraine A week-long mission to Kyiv, carried out by CEMR Secretary General Fabrizio Rossi...
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May 28, 2026 at 7:44 AM
📞 “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”

🎧 Call Simone — CEMR’s podcast — now has 5 episodes live.

From local roots to European power, we explore who shapes Europe, and why it matters for you!

👉 Listen here: ccre-cemr.org/call-simone-...

#CallSimone #EUdemocracy 🇪🇺🎙️
April 27, 2026 at 9:55 AM
📣 Productive discussions today at CEMR’s Expert Group on Public Services on the revision of the #EU Public Procurement Directives!

Key messages from members 👇

✅ Flexibility for local governments

✅ Move beyond “lowest price”

✅ Reduce admin burden

📄 New CEMR position paper coming soon!
April 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
CEMR’s aspokesperson Arjen Gerritsen shared our proposals for fair, workable #NRPP with Karlo Ressler, Andrey Novakov and Elsi Katainen.

Thank you for the open and constructive exchange on how to make the #MFF implementable and territorially fair.

🔖Our amendments: ccre-cemr.org/press/modifi...
March 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The EP voted today on its #housing report — a strong signal for what comes next.

🏘️ Municipalities are working hard, but political will alone won’t fix the crisis.

We need EU funding that’s easier, faster and fairer.

🔗 CEMR’s position: ccre-cemr.org/housing-2/ho...

@vngemeenten.bsky.social
March 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
✨ As the year comes to a close, we celebrate what we achieved together with our members, partners and donors

Local and regional governments remain at the heart of Europe’s response to key challenges

2026 marks CEMR's 75th anniversary... stay tuned⏳

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT9K...
CEMR activities in 2025
YouTube video by Council of European Municipalities and Regions
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December 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Carol Thomas, author of CEMR’s study 'Local truth, shared trust', shares key recommendations:

🔹 Build local capacity and resilience
🔹 Improve coordination and tools
🔹 Strengthen legal and media environment

📄 Download: ccre-cemr.org/wp-content/u...

#40LocalCharter #Disinformation
October 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📰 Stay in the loop with Resonance, CEMR’s newsletter on the latest in European local & regional politics

🌍 From SDGs to democracy to EU funding. It's all there!
Subscribe now 👉 ccre-cemr.org/newsletters

#LocalEurope #ResonanceNewsletter
August 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM