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Have your say - 11.09.2020

What do cities and regions think of EU trade policy?
The European Commission is investigating how well it engages civil society in EU trade policy and how national and local authorities organise trade dialogues at their level. The EU executive hopes to improve transparency and citizen dialogue in the making of trade policy.

This is an opportunity for cities and regions to have their say. Is EU trade policymaking sufficiently transparent? Are national and local concerns sufficiently taken into account by the European Commission? How can the process be improved?

To share your views, please complete the Commission’s brief survey, available in 22 languages.
Urban Security - 27.08.2020

Consultation: shape future policies on urban security
Is your local government working on urban security? Would you like to share good practices with your counterparts around Europe in the use of smart and safe technologies to secure cities?

The EU’s Urban Agenda Partnership on Security in Public Spaces is drafting its action plan and wants to collect concrete information coming from the ground.

Should you want to contribute, you have until 9 September to complete this public survey.
Competition - 19.08.2020

ARLEM Award 2021: calling all young local entrepreneurs in the Mediterranean!
Does your company work with local government? Does your municipality or region support entrepreneurs driving social change? If so, you can compete for the Committee of the Regions’ ARLEM Award, which rewards young entrepreneurs serving their communities in cooperation with local or regional governments.

Enterprises will be judged according to their positive social impact, job creation, innovation, percentage of women in the workforce and respect for workers’ rights. The Award is open to applicants from the South Mediterranean partner countries.

To find more information and apply, please consult the ARLEM Award's web page. Enterprises and local or regional governments have up to 31 August 2020 to apply.
Virtual workshops - 08.06.2020

The City Science Initiative invites you to a wide range of policy workshops
How can public policies and services take advantage of the results of scientific research and studies? The European Union’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is organising a number of virtual workshops to answer this question as part of the City Science Initiative. These events bring together city representatives, researchers and policymakers to exchange on the latest science and practices.

The workshops cover a wide variety of topics from the circular economy and sustainable mobility, to information technology and mental health. Checkout the JRC’s website to find out more about the workshops and their dates.
LH Forum - 12.05.2020

Prize for Positive Territorial Actors
Every year, the Institute for a Positive Economy presents the Prize for Positive Territorial Actors at the LH Forum. This event is an outstanding opportunity to share best practices by throwing a light on dynamic local players.

The Prize rewards rewards local and regional elected officials and civil servants who have distinguished themselves, through their policies and personal commitment, in environmental, social, economic and governance issues. More information on this event will appear on the Institute for a Positive Economy's website.

Date: 24 september 2020
Lieu: Le Havre (France)
Sport - 30.01.2020

Take part in the 4th football championship of European mayors!
Up for a friendly game of footie? Mayors and deputy-mayors across Europe are invited to take part in the 4^th championship of European mayors, which is being held in the charming city of Trnava in Slovakia between 17 and 23 May 2020. You have up to 15 February to sign up. For more information, please consult the official invitation.
Entrepreneurial Regions - 06.01.2020

Win the 2021 European Entrepreneurial Region Label
Regions and other territories can apply for the 10^th edition of the European Entrepreneurial Region Label (EER). For 2021, the EER will in particular reward territories engaging in green and sustainable entrepreneurship.

The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2020. You can find more information and apply through the Committee of the Regions’ website.
Recruitment - 18.12.2019

Job offer: Communication Officer - InCluCities project
Application pack for the position of Communication Officer - InCluCities project (deadline for submission: 5 January).

You can learn more about InCluCities by consulting the project summary.
SDGs - 14.11.2019

Who will be the next EU commissioner in charge of SDGs?
Paolo Gentiloni, the incoming European Commissioner for Economy, will be responsible for overseeing the European Union’s implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). That’s the news as reported by Politico following talks between President-Elect Ursula von der Leyen and the Socialists & Democrats Group in the European Parliament. The new Commission still needs to be approved by the Parliament.