Council of European Municipalities and Regions

28 January 1951 75 years ago, CEMR was founded — the world’s first organisation uniting local leaders Today, our mission is unchanged: putting towns, cities and regions at the heart of the European and international agenda ccre-cemr.org/75-years-of-ce… #CEMR75 #LocalHeroes

In Kyiv, resilience is everyday reality 🇺🇦 Fabrizio Rossi met Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko (& Chairman of the Association of Ukrainian Cities), reflecting 20+ years of partnership. Ukrainian cities keep services running & drive recovery despite war. Recovery is built city by city.

📢 Cities & regions must be at the heart of the next #EUbudget CEMR with the Local Alliance welcomes Parliament’s draft #NRPP report ✅ ➡️ Stronger role for local governments ➡️ Real multilevel governance ➡️ Protected cohesion & place-based approach 🔗 ccre-cemr.org/impact-communi…

CEMR at #GovTech4Impact 🇪🇸 Through the Mayors’ Leadership Forum, we contributed to shaping a shared approach to digital transformation📊 With @FedericaBordel1 and Jork Cardeneo, discussions fed into the GovTech Manifesto — putting citizens at the centre of public services.

🛡️ Threats, intimidation & violence against local politicians are increasing across Europe. On 21 May we will present new findings on how to protect #localdemocracy. ⏳ Registrations close tomorrow. 🔗 ccre-cemr.org/projects-progr… @Unibocconi @EUDEL_eus @bilbao_udala

⚠️ When local leaders are attacked, communities weaken. For the Dutch association of mayors (NGB) we discussed the growing pressure faced by #mayors and councillors across Europe🏛️ 📖burgemeesters.nl/publicaties/ma… #LocalDemocracy

CEMR, as host of #EuropeanPartnershipHub, held high-level meetings in Ukraine with the EU Delegation to Ukraine and the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development (incl. Oleksii Riabykin), reaffirming that Ukraine’s EU path depends on municipalities and regions at its core. 🇺🇦

🏘️💰 Save the date! How can local and regional finance help tackle the #housing crisis? 📅 10 June | 14:00–16:00 CEST 💻 Online event Join policymakers & experts to explore fiscal tools, investment & local housing solutions. forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Response… #LocalFinance 🏛️🇪🇺

🇺🇦 CEMR began its week in Ukraine with the country’s 4 local & regional government associations to strengthen cooperation, recovery efforts, decentralisation reforms, and Ukraine’s path toward EU integration. #EuropeanPartnershipHub #BridgesofTrustCommunity

🛡️ Threats against local elected representatives are rising.. Join us on 21 May to discover the Observatory for the Defence of Local Democracy in Europe first findings on threats and democratic resilience. 🔗 Register here: ccre-cemr.org/projects-progr… #bocconi #bilbao @EUDEL_eus

🇪🇺 Europe Day & 75 years of CEMR 🎉 This year, we’re celebrating with a meme vote! 👉 Check the visual and vote by commenting the number (1–6) of your favourite meme. 🏆 Winner announced 18 May #EuropeDay #CEMR75 #EuropeMatters #EUmeme

💧 Do you work on participatory water management? @FonsMallorqui invites initiatives worldwide to share knowledge & learn together in an International Community of Practice 🌍 Online: 7 & 21 May 📈 Gain visibility + global connections ⚡ Apply now ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The @Europarl_EN questions centralised EU budget and calls to protect cohesion, ensure predictable funding & strengthen multilevel governance. 💬 CEMR spokespers @arjengerritsen: long-term local investment needs certainty. 🔗 ccre-cemr.org/impact-communi…

🚀 New project launched for #localdemocracy in the Western Balkans #LORAI will empower #municipalities to shape, monitor & implement #EU reform agendas. 🇪🇺🏛️ Working alongside @nalas_eu, @COECongress and Local Government Associations. 👉 Learn more: ccre-cemr.org/local-observat…

📞 “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-po… #CallSimone #EUdemocracy 🇪🇺🎙️

🎙️ Voices of our 75‑year history Antònia Sabartés, former Head of Cabinet to Pasqual Maragall, reflects on his legacy as CEMR President Maragall's leadership secured a place for towns, cities and regions within the EU Read the full interview: ccre-cemr.org/about-cemr/voi… #CEMR75

📢 CEMR is looking for a web agency or developer to update the European Charter for Equality website 🌐 Focus: UX, design & SEO under WordPress. 📅 Deadline: 8 May 2026 📩 communications@ccre-cemr.org ccre-cemr.org/local-insights… #CallForProposals #WebDevelopment #WordPress #SEO