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Intermediary cities - 24.11.2017
City branding increasingly important for intermediary cities
“City branding becomes more and more important and is a very useful exercise and tool to underline the strength of a city and its values,” stated mayor of Sindelfingen, Bernd Vöhringer, while representing CEMR at the UCLG i-cities (intermediary cities) conference in Terrassa on 20 November. -
EU Cities Forum - 20.11.2017
Learn how to implement EU climate and energy objectives
How do you implement EU climate and energy objectives at local level? CEMR is organising a Covenant of Mayors workshop on this issue. You can take part in it at the EU Cities Forum in Rotterdam on 28 November. -
Urban agenda - 20.11.2017
Exchange with us at the EU Cities Forum
Are you going to the EU Cities Forum in Rotterdam on 27-28 November? Make sure you visit both CEMR’s and Covenant of Mayors’ stands on the SS Rotterdam. We’ll be very happy to meet you in person. -
Migration - 17.11.2017
Local leaders adopt the Mechelen Declaration on Cities and Migration
“Although the movement of populations into towns and cities poses a variety of challenges, it can also bring significant social, economic and cultural contributions to urban development”. This quote summarises the spirit of the Mechelen Declaration on Cities and Migration, which was adopted on 17 November in Mechelen. The mayor of Samos, Michalis Angelopoulos, was representing CEMR during its adoption. -
Cohesion policy - 16.11.2017
#CohesionAlliance grows stronger
The campaign for a strong cohesion policy beyond 2020 has gained two strong allies. The Danish Regions association, as well as the Croatian County Association have both signed the cohesion alliance’s declaration. As local government associations, they are well aware of the importance of cohesion policy for towns and regions’ livelihood. Why don’t you join our campaign? Sign the declaration for a strong cohesion policy beyond 2020. -
Employment - 15.11.2017
Work for the global network of towns and regions: UCLG
Our global organisation, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), is hiring. Do you have what it takes to be their Climate Change Officer or Junior Communication Officer? Apply now. -
Migration - 13.11.2017
Migration and its impact on cities
Take a deep dive into migration and cities with the World Economic Forum’s report exploring the types, causes, and patterns of migration. Find out how it impacts cities and how they can address this challenge. -
Future of Europe - 26.10.2017
CEMR debates the future of Europe in Bavaria
The discussions on the future of Europe belong in all of its regions, not just in the corridors of the institutions. On 24 October, CEMR Executive Director for European Affairs, Angelika Poth-Mögele, brought our position on the future of Europe to the Bavarian Parliament and discussed it with the MPs. They expressed broad support for more involvement of local and regional governments in decision-making at European level. -
Gender equality - 25.10.2017
CEMR experts get active for equality
The members of the CEMR expert group on gender equality got together on Monday, 23 October to exchange on advocacy and knowledge milestones for 2017. It was also the opportunity to discuss CEMR’s 2018 conference on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as to prepare an action plan to follow up on our ten key priorities on gender equality.
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