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Call for Proposals - 05.09.2023
Subcontracting for external services on the production of an interactive video on the journey of the “Bridges of Trust” project
CEMR is pleased to announce a call for proposals for external services to contribute to the Bridges of Trust video. The selected provider will be responsible for summarising project activities and enhancing the visibility of the project deliverables. This will be achieved through the development of an interactive video designed for promotional activities.
- Deadline for submissions: 18 September 2023, 17:00 (CET Time)
- To be sent to: applications@ccre-cemr.org
- Subject: Interactive Video - Bridges of Trust Project + your name
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Ukrainian municipal delegation - 27.04.2023

Members of a delegation of Ukrainian local and regional governments are on a study visit to Hungary as part of the “Bridges of Trust” initiative, where they visited the TÖOSZ Local Government Information and Coordination Center.
The Ukrainian delegation was welcomed by TÖOSZ General Secretary dr. Ferenc Gyergyák. The participants exchanged on Hungarian and Ukrainian local government systems, the decentralisation reform in Ukraine and the role of local governments during the war.
The Ukrainian delegation is on this study visit to work on projects of reconstruction in Kyiv, Sumy and Poltava regions. Extensive work is ongoing with three TÖOSZ member municipalities: Bácsalmás, Budakeszi and Pápa.
“Bridges of Trust” is implemented by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) in partnership with the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) and with the support of the U-LEAD with Europe program, with the goal of contributing to the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. During this project, local government associations of 10 CEMR members – including TÖOSZ – are promoting 30 new local government partnerships.
The next exchange of experience, knowledge and expertise will take place in Latvia in a week. Also, a Solidarity Forum will take place on 8 May in Latvia to promote municipal cooperation between Ukrainian and EU municipalities, present the best examples of local support, raise awareness about the recovery and reconstruction efforts and discuss challenges that were encountered and addressed.
More information on TÖOSZ Facebook page
Bridges of Trust - 27.03.2023

Looking for an external expertise to conduct trainings on the impact of EU policies
CEMR is looking for an external expert located in an EU member state to conduct trainings on the impact of EU policies on local governments.

Deadline to apply: 10 April 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Bridges of Trust - 23.03.2023

Looking for an external expertise to conduct trainings for local governments
CEMR is looking for an external expert located in an EU member state to conduct trainings on the specificities of the EU funding for local governments, project development and EU project management methodology.

Deadline to apply: 06 April 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Call for tender - 21.02.2023

Looking for an external expertise to develop partnerships in France and in Spain
CEMR is looking for an external expert external expertise to create and develop partnerships between Ukrainian municipalities and local governments in France and Spain.

Deadline to apply: 07 March 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Call for tender - 17.02.2023

Looking for an external expertise to develop partnerships in Italy
CEMR is looking for an external expert external expertise to create and develop partnerships between Ukrainian municipalities and local governments in Italy.

Deadline to apply: 03 March 2023

For more information, have a look at our call for tender.
Ukraine - 15.02.2023

"Bridges of Trust" will help rebuild 30 Ukrainian municipalities affected by the Russian war
On 15 February 2023, the “Bridges of Trust” initiative kicked off its second phase with a hybrid event in Brussels. Until September 2023, 10 associations of local and regional governments from the EU member states will facilitate 30 new municipal partnerships for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The initiative is supported by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) and U-Lead.

For more information on this event, read the press release.
Bridges of Trust - 24.10.2022

'Bridges of Trust' is looking for a Support Project and Communication Officer
CEMR is looking for a Support Project and Communication Officer on the Bridges of Trust project.

Deadline: 28 octobre 2022 - 23h59

For more information, please refer to the job description.
France-Ukraine Solidarity - 19.10.2022

The France-Ukraine Local Solidarity Forum: Together we are stronger!
On the 19th October, more than 100 participants took part in the Local Solidarity Forum jointly organised by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), PLATFORMA, Association of French Mayors (AMF) and the U-LEAD with Europe Programme.

Twinning and partnerships between Local and Regional Governments were at the centre of the discussions. Cooperation is the only way for the Ukrainian reconstruction.

Join un on 28 October, from 09:00 to 12:00 CEST, for the Bridges of Trust Forum to learn more about partnerships between Ukrainian and EU local governments!