Council of European Municipalities and Regions

🇪🇺 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 🏛️🇪🇺

🚀 Call for proposals! CEMR is seeking a #web agency or developer to audit, maintain and support the #RFSC website and online tool. 📅 Deadline: 27 Nov 2026 📄 More info: ccre-cemr.org/projects-progr… #CallForProposals #RFSC

🌍 From global negotiations to local action As world leaders gather for #COP31, we invite local and regional governments, practitioners and climate stakeholders to join the online CEMR-@Platforma4Dev Town Hall COP on 18 November 2026. Together, let's ensure local and regional voices continue to shape the climate agenda! ✏️Register forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yfFh… #ClimateAction #LocalAction #Cities #Regions

🌍 How can local and regional governments make infrastructure more climate-resilient? Join the #MIP4Adapt webinar to explore financing, risk management and private sector solutions that can turn adaptation plans into action. 📅 17 Nov | 10:00 CET 🔗 Register: mission-adaptation-portal.ec… #ClimateAdaptation #HorizonEU #EUMissions

🎥 Watch Gary Robinson explain why local and regional governments must be at the heart of #COP31. CEMR endorses the #LGMA Constituency Position and joins the call for stronger multilevel climate action, finance and adaptation. 🔗 ccre-cemr.org/projects-progr… #ClimateAction #LocalGovernments #UNFCCC @turkiyecop31

🎉 A successful conclusion to last night's event celebrating #CEMR75 & launching the #TERRIReport 2026! Thank you to all speakers, participants and partners for contributing to a rich discussion on the future of territorial governance, housing and local democracy in Europe. 🇪🇺🏛️ 🔗 Read more: ccre-cemr.org/impact-communi… #LocalDemocracy

🌍 Local voices shaping European choices Yesterday, we gathered local & EU leaders for our first Peer Exchange on Enlargement under the LORAI project. The event was organised by CEMR under the EU–Council of Europe joint programme LORAI - Local Observatory on Reform Agendas Implementation in the Western Balkans. The message was clear: EU integration doesn't run only through capitals - it happens in our towns and cities! 🇪🇺🤝 🔗 Read more: ccre-cemr.org/projects-progr… #LORAI #LocalGovernmentAssociations #ReformAgendas

The Secretaries General and Directors of our member associations are in #Brussels for one of CEMR's statutory meetings Held twice a year, these meetings are a chance to discuss CEMR's priorities and exchange views with representatives from our 60 national associations #CEMRMeets

🌍 What makes local and regional governments effective? Closing the event, CEMR President - Christoph Schnaudigel highlighted that successful governance takes more than institutional design - it requires the right conditions, resources, and capacity to deliver for citizens 🏛️🤝 #TERRIReport #CEMR75

#Housing is a clear example of why Europe needs stronger cooperation across all levels of government. Closing the discussion, Francesco Amodeo stressed that addressing the housing crisis requires long-term thinking, shared responsibility and coordinated action from local, national and European actors. 🇪🇺🤝 #TERRIReport #CEMR75

🏘️ Housing is more than building homes. At the launch of the #TERRIReport, @Christi53599841 highlighted the need to connect housing with transport, local services, schools and quality of life, while giving local authorities the tools they need to address growing affordability challenges. #CEMR75 🏛️

Local governments are under immense pressure - navigating complex challenges with limited resources and rising expectations ⚡ Karen E. Maguire (@OECD) highlights that effective governance takes more than design: it requires the right conditions, resources, and capacity to deliver for citizens 🏛️🤝 #TERRIReport #CEMR75

🌍 Cooperation is becoming a key governance tool across Europe. Violeta Crudu highlighted how intermunicipal cooperation can help local governments deliver solutions and overcome shared challenges, from public services to infrastructure and beyond. 🤝🏛️ #TERRIReport #CEMR75

🏛️ What makes effective local governance? Speaking at the launch of the #TERRIReport, @thomasprorok highlighted the importance of what he called a "golden triangle": subsidiarity, local fiscal autonomy and coordination as key foundations for strong public administration across Europe. 🇪🇺 #CEMR75 #LocalDemocracy

🌍 What do local and regional governments need to deliver Europe's ambitions? Speaking at the launch of the #TERRIReport, @wimdries highlighted a key challenge facing many European municipalities: growing responsibilities don't always match the resources needed to fulfil them. 🏛️ #CEMR75

🇪🇺 The future of the #MFF is taking shape. At the launch of the #TERRIReport, Declan Costello outlined how the proposed National and Regional Partnership Programmes (NRPPs) could transform how the EU plans and delivers funding, with greater integration, flexibility, and engagement across levels of government. #CEMR75 #EUBudget 🏛️🇪🇺

📖 Europe's challenges are becoming more complex. Is governance keeping up? #TERRIReport explores the trends in territorial governance. Many of the findings are visible in the #housing sector, which is why this edition places a special focus on it Learn more: ccre-cemr.org/impact-communi…

Christoph Schnaudigel, CEMR President, at the #CEMR75 anniversary event: "When CEMR was founded, Europe was emerging from division and reconstruction. We wanted a future where municipalities and regions could contribute to peace, democracy and stronger ties between peoples"

🚀Today, CEMR launches the #TERRIReport 2026 and celebrates #CEMR75. European leaders, experts and local representatives are gathering in Brussels to discuss the future of territorial governance, local democracy and housing in Europe. 🏛️🇪🇺

AI is a leadership issue, not just a technical one🏛️🤖 At the @SmartCityexpo in Barcelona, #CEMR and @28DGTL discussed how to equip local leaders for the #AI transition: practical, accessible training so local and regional governments can help shape the change, not just receive it. #AIliteracy #SCEWC