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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 16h

There will be no post- #2030Agenda without local and regional governments! Join experts and local leaders to explore how territories can help shape the future of the #SDGs. 🌐 Public webinar 🗓️ 5 October | 11.00-13.00 CEST ✒️ Register now forms.cloud.microsoft/e/merU6U5Fai

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📌 DDC Report #2 is out! 1️⃣ Available funding drives involvement, but limited capacities are the main barrier 2️⃣ Local empowerment and improvement of services & governance: main results across partnerships 3️⃣ 78% respondents plan to keep cooperating with their partners

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news on local & regional governments? We’ve just published a new edition of our newsletter, #Resonance 🔗Read it and subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/resona... Inside, you'll find our reflection on the #SOTEU and many more!... #CEMR #EU #LRGs

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🏠Housing is a local challenge with a European dimension, & local and regional governments should shape the rules that affect it CEMR has responded to the European Commission's call for evidence on the #Housing Simplification Act Read it here: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu... #EUhousing

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Reaction: EU Affordable Housing Act - CEMR CCRE

Local flexibility must remain at the heart of EU Housing The European Commission has shared its proposal for an Affordable Housing Act, introducing a common...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

💻How should local & regional governments navigate the #AI wave? That was the question of the roundtable tackling the opportunities & challenges of #newtechnologies for local & regional governments, hosted by #28DIGITAL with Regione Sardegna and the EIT #Digitalisation #ArtificialIntelligence

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Miikka Lönnqvist of Kuntaliitto explains why #Finland calls for fair competition, innovation, resilience, security and growth for every region. When local governments help shape the #EUBudget, #Europe delivers better results for all. Discover campaign:🔗https://ccre-cemr.org/eu-budget

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

After summer is before winter ☀️❄️ Thanks to all who joined our #CovenantOfMayors webinar on heating & cooling! 💬 "The transition will ultimately succeed or fail at the local level." 📺 Watch the recording & get the slides: www.youtube.com/c/covenantof... #HeatingAndCooling #LRGs

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Did you know that the 17 #SDGs are meant to be achieved by 2030? 🌍 But what comes next? Join experts and local & regional leaders to explore how territories can help shape the post- #2030Agenda! 🌐 Public webinar 🗓️ 5 October | 11.00-13.00 CEST ✒️ Register now forms.cloud.microsoft/e/merU6U5Fai

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join us on 6 October for the webinar on the Rising Costs of #Climate and Natural Disaster #Risks for Local and Regional Governments. Resilient communities and local governments stand at the core of a strong #Europe. 👉 Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #SOTEU2026

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🎙️Anne Marie Jorritsma, NL's first female Deputy PM, former Mayor of #Almere & first female CEMR President, reflects on local power, gender equality & 75 years of #CEMR Read here ccre-cemr.org/about-cemr/v... @almere.bsky.social @vngemeenten.bsky.social #CEMR75

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

CEMR is honoured to join the evaluation committee for the #MayorPawełAdamowiczAward 2027. The award recognises individuals who courageously promote freedom, solidarity, equality and local democracy across Europe. 🤝🇪🇺 📢 Nominations open until 31 Oct 2026: www.cor.europa.eu/en/plenaries...

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Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award

Award for courage in promoting freedom, solidarity and equality.

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#SOTEU2026: we compared @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's speech with what #Europe's towns and regions asked for We welcome the recognition that #climateadaptation happens at the #local level, but important gaps remain across the many issues... Read here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #EUBudget

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tomorrow: #SOTEU2026. What is our wishlist across nine key areas? Check our full wishlist on LinkedIn and follow along tomorrow as we see how much of it made it into @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's speech www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

After a summer of heatwaves and wildfires, two days before #SOTEU, CEMR and +30 organisations are urging the @ec.europa.eu to make nature-based solutions the first line of defence against climate disasters 🌿📄READ OUR OPEN LETTER HERE: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu... #ClimateResilience

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢 Yesterday, we asked our digitalisation and public procurement spokesperson, Jörk Cardeneo, about his views on the European Commission's proposal for a new EU Public Procurement Regulation. Read our position paper here on the EU Public Procurement Roles here: lnkd.in/ec6DBpZs #LocalGovernment

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

CEMR Green Day takes place from 15 to 16 October in Brussels during the #EuropeanWeekofRegionsandCities! Read more about the panels during these two days below! 📍 CEMR office/online 👉 Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... #EURegionsWeek #LocalGov #CleanIndustrialDeal

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

CEMR & our partners will be part of the European Week of Regions and Cities with a series of events focusing on the local and regional governments and their associations! 🔗https://ccre-cemr.org/latest/european-week-of-regions-and-cities-2026 🗓️12-14 October 2026 | Brussels #EURegionsWeek

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European Week of Regions and Cities 2026 - CEMR CCRE

CEMR agenda for the European Week of Regions and Cities The European Week of Regions and Cities 2026 will take place from 12 to 14 October 2026. Organised by the European...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

💬Are you also following the #EUbudget negotiations? Do you have other priorities? Take a look at our campaign: ccre-cemr.org/eu-budget As interinstitutional negotiations continue, local and regional governments have clear priorities for the final budget. #CohesionPolicy #LocalGovernment

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Meet the #LocalHero Emil Boc, Mayor of #ClujNapoca Boc is direct about what's at stake for cities and regions: "We want to be at the table, not on the menu." Under his leadership, Cluj-Napoca has become Romania's "most pro-European city in the country" ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu... #LocalHeroes

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📢 We are looking for a Policy Adviser for PLATFORMA in Brussels. In this role, you will support our work on EU external action, development cooperation and local governments' role in international partnerships. 🌍🏛️ 📅 Apply by 2 Sept 2026: application@ccre-cemr.org ccre-cemr.org/about-cemr/j...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🤝 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 🤝🏛️🌍

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🌍 Floods. Wildfires. Earthquakes. Extreme heat. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour humanitarian workers and the local heroes on the front line of crises. 🏛️ Together with local and regional governments, they help communities prepare, respond and recover. Because protecting people starts locally.

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

📚🎙️ Looking for summer reads or podcasts? CEMR staff recommend: 📖 Supremacy 📖 Why Nations Fail 📖 Three Years on Fire 🎧 Europe Today 🎧 Brussels Playbook 🎧 Inside Europe 🎧 Call Simone 👉 ccre-cemr.org/call-simone-... What are your recommendations? 👇 #Books #Podcasts #Europe #Politics #AI #Ukraine #CEMR

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Do you have 10 to 15 minutes? 🔗Complete this survey: lnkd.in/d-k5Zn6t ... and help The Building Decarbonisation Partnership understand how cities, towns and regions can build effective governance models for local building decarbonisation #BuildingDecarbonisation #LocalGovernance #ClimateAction

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎙️New #CallSimone: who should #Europe call about its #digitalfuture? Listen to Katrin Rajamäe-Soosaar on Estonia's digital transformation & Federico Menna on why Cluj-Napoca shows that #digitaltransformation isn't just for capitals Listen here: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu... #CitiesOfEurope

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🇪🇺 How are EU Delegations working with Local and Regional Governments across the world? 🔎 Read the full study, based on a 2025 survey of 40 EU Delegations worldwide 👉 ccre-cemr.org/mindcraft #MINDCRAFT @giz.de @bmz.de

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🏙️Towns & regions already carry most of the load on migration and asylum in #Europe But our new report finds they're rarely consulted, often underfunded, and left with unclear guidance 👉Read our 4 recommendations inside: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu... #EUPact #MultiLevelGovernance #LocalDemocracy

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🎙️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...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🇪🇺 Since 1951, we've been empowering local and regional governments across Europe. Today, CEMR brings together 60 associations from 41 countries, representing 110,000 local & regional authorities. Connecting policy, places & people. 🤝 👉 ccre-cemr.org #CEMR #LocalDemocracy #Europe 🏛️🇪🇺

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🎙️New #CEMRLocalHeroes interview: we spoke to Bart Somers, Mayor of #Mechelen, about solidarity with #Ukraine & why local government must be trusted to lead You can watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1wM... & subscribe to our newsletter www.linkedin.com/pulse/resona...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The SDGs will be local, or they won't be🌍 15+ European mayors took the floor 50+ times at #HLPF2026 in NYC this week. Local governments deliver 70–80% of the SDGs. It's time they get real financing. Full recap: ccre-cemr.org/projects-pro... Watch the video: youtube.com/shorts/JpaEB...

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The voice of European local leaders at the United Nations

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌍High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) Days 2-3 The SDGs will only be achieved if they're delivered where people live: in cities, towns and regions. Read our report on European territories localising the SDGs: local-sdgs.eu/en #Listen2Cities #SustainableDevelopment

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

At UN's #HLPF2026, European local leaders made one thing clear: achieving the #2030Agenda will only be possible with local and regional governments From public health and education to climate action and inclusion, towns, cities and regions are where the #SDGs happen local-sdgs.eu/en #Listen2Cities

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🏙️“With less than 4 years to 2030, we must ensure that cities & regions do not merely execute global agendas, but also shape them”, says CEMR Spokesperson for International Cooperation & SDGs, Carola Gunnarsson, Councillor of Sala Municipality (Sweden) Watch it here: www.youtube.com/shorts/c21ZS...

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Interview with Carola Gunnarsson - CEMR Spokesperson for International Cooperation and SDGs

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🚨What future for #DGREGIO? CEMR has written to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on behalf of 110,000 local and regional governments, seeking clarification over reports that DG REGIO could be weakened. Europe needs stronger territorial capacity, not less Full letter: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌍Five Sustainable Development Goals are under review this year: #SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 & 17 Our colleagues Eva, Axelle, Leonie, Hamza and Marine are explaining to you why #GlobalGoals work only when they work locally! Watch the video below #HLPF2026 #2030Agenda

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🌍 Global goals need local leadership! European local leaders are taking the voice of cities and regions to the UN #HLPF2026 in New York to advance the #SDGs and shape the future beyond 2030, thanks to @uclg.bsky.social They will present our latest study ccre-cemr.org/projects-pro...

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European local leaders at the UN - CEMR CCRE

Sustainable Development Goals – European local leaders at the UN table A delegation of more than 15 European local leaders is heading to New York...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🚨 Calling all towns, cities and regions! Want to boost citizen engagement in local energy and climate planning? 🌍⚡ Apply to host a #CitizenEnergyPanel and receive expert, logistical and facilitation support through the Citizen Energy Advisory Hub. citizens-energy.ec.europa.eu/index_en #climate

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

💡How are the #EUbudget negotiations evolving? Who is the local hero of @stadmechelen.bsky.social? And what events focused on the development of towns, cities and regions are coming up? For the answers, you can read our latest newsletter & subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/posts/counci... #localhero

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Resonance #3 2026 | Counting down towards the next EU budget | Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

Resonance #3 2026 | Counting down towards the next EU budget

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Ahead of the @europarl.europa.eu discussion on Council conclusions on the #MFF, we call to maintain key recommendations on the multilevel governance & more💫 Read the full declaration: ccre-cemr.org/impact-commu... Find out more about our vision for the next EU budget youtube.com/shorts/sVWJF...

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EU budget political declaration - CEMR CCRE

CEMR local leaders adopt a political declaration in support of an EU budget that works for every territory Gathered in Rovaniemi on 5 June, local...

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🏆 CEMR is looking for a designer, artist or creative studio to create the Bridges of Trust Partnerships Award 2026 trophies 🇪🇺🇺🇦 📅 Apply by 17 July 2026 📩 application@ccre-cemr.org ccre-cemr.org/projects-pro... #CallForProposals #Design #BridgesOfTrust #EUUkraine 🎨🤝

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

On 29 June, #CEMR joined SALAR International's seminar "Preparing Locally for #EU Accession: Impact Assessments, Reform Agendas and Local Readiness in Bosnia and Herzegovina, #Moldova, North Macedonia & #Ukraine" at The European Campus.

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Council of European Municipalities and Regions @ccre-cemr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🌍 From Tangier to the world: we brought Europe’s local voice to the global stage at #UCLGCongress Tangier —a meeting point between civilisations— reminded us that collective action is key to more connected, resilient communities Main takeaways: ccre-cemr.org/press/uclg-w... #UCLGWorldCouncil

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