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Social dialogue - 21.12.2017
CEMR launches new project for a fairer social future
We are proud to be launching a new project: "Localising the European Semester”.
The European Semester is a 6-month period in which member states align their economic and social policies with the goals and rules agreed upon at EU level. Up until now, this process has only taken place between the EU and national governments, although towns and regions are directly impacted, particularly on the social level. We want this to change: local governments should have a seat at the table when their future is being discussed.
CEMR is launching this project in partnership with EPSU and with the support of the European Commission. -
Sustainability - 21.12.2017
CEMR members’ best practices for sustainable towns and regions
From renewable energy to cycling policy: draw inspiration from our members’ 15 best practices to make your town or region more sustainable. -
Air quality - 15.12.2017
Find eco-innovative solutions for air quality
Learn financing opportunities and innovative solutions to improve air quality. Join local and national governments, businesses, policy makers and associations at the European Forum on Eco-innovation in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 5 to 6 February 2018. -
Cohesion policy - 14.12.2017
Commission proposal puts Cohesion Policy at great risk
On 6 December, the European Commission unveiled a roadmap to deepen Europe’s Economic and Monetary Union, which includes a proposal to change the Common Provisions Regulation.
This is worrying for many reasons. Our Policy Adviser for Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion, Marlène Siméon, shared her concerns with the press agency Agence Europe: “Cohesion policy seems to becoming just a carrot and a stick to put in place national reforms advocated within the European Semester.” On top of this, “Without necessarily any development and cohesion objectives for regions, there is no notion of partnership or dialogue mentioned for the reforms discussed in the European Semester.” -
Climate change - 13.12.2017
Listen to our Secretary General's interview on climate change
Ending climate change begins at local level. Want to know how? Listen to CEMR Secretary General Frédéric Vallier on RFI radio during the One Planet Summit in Paris. -
Energy transition - 12.12.2017
Launch of the Platform for Coal Regions in Transition
The EU Commission has launched an initiative to help coal-mining regions move away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable future. It will bring together EU, national, regional and local stakeholders involved in the transition to help them foster partnerships and learn from each other's experiences. -
EU Solidarity Corps - 11.12.2017
Become a host for the European Solidarity Corps
Become part of an EU-wide movement that supports solidarity as a shared value. Local and regional governments willing to host a Corps participant and offer an occupational placement can benefit from EU funding. The funding covers, among other expenses, travel costs of the young person and an Integration Programme to support parts of the costs (e.g. training, mentorship, etc.). -
International cooperation - 08.12.2017
Join CONNECT’s selection committee
CONNECT, the tool for local governments in Europe and beyond to share knowledge on issues ranging from urban planning to ecotourism, is evolving. A new independent selection committee to review applications is being set up, and you could join it. CONNECT was made possible by PLATFORMA and VNG International. -
Solidarity - 07.12.2017
Become a host for the European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps offers you a unique opportunity to become part of an EU-wide movement that supports solidarity as a shared value. Local and regional governments willing to host a Corps participant and offer an occupational placement can benefit from the pool of thousands of young Europeans with diverse skills and competences, who have expressed their motivation and willingness to work in solidarity sectors around Europe. EU funding covers, amongst others, travel costs of the young person and an Integration Programme to support parts of the costs (e.g. training, mentorship, etc.).
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