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Refugee crisis - 20.10.2015
How South East Europe towns and regions are facing the arrivals of refugees?
Towns and regions in the south east Europe represent “a transit zone for the refugees aiming for the Western EU countries. Consequently, the situation on the field is changing rapidly, making planning and coordination exceptionally difficult. The local centres designated to receive refugees are insufficient in one moment, and deserted in another,” declares the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS) in a statement.
You can read the full statement in English. -
Austria - 12.10.2015
Congratulations to CEMR honorary president for his reelection as mayor of Vienna
Michael Häupl, whose party secured 39.5 percent of Sunday's vote, was reelected mayor of Vienna on 11 October, despite tight competition with the far-right Freedom Party (32,3% of votes). Voter turnout is estimated about 72,4%.
Mr Haupl, who is member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), was CEMR President from 2004 to 2007. -
Covenant of Mayors - 06.10.2015
Deadline to register to the joint ceremony with Mayors Adapt was extended
You will therefore have until 11 October to register for the joint ceremony organised by the Covenant of Mayors and Mayors Adapt, to be held at the European Parliament on 15 October.
An updated agenda is therefore available. -
Social affairs - 01.10.2015
“Tackling social challenges is a collective responsibility between the EU and social partners, including local government,” EU Commissioner for employment
“We have good policies and good frameworks at the EU level, but we regret their poor implementation. Involving social partners, including local and regional governments, would foster the implementation process and yield concrete improvements in our citizens’ life,” said European Commissioner in charge of employment and social affairs, during a meeting with civil society organisations on 01 October.
One year after entering office, Commissioner Thyssen invited CEMR (as social partner representing local government as employers) and relevant civil society organisations to jointly assess the work accomplished in the area of employment and social affairs: equality, social services provision or the refugee crisis. This was the first of a series of annual meetings that the Commissioner will organise with the civil society, for them to contribute to the European social priorities. -
Austria - 29.09.2015
Summary of regional election results
The northern Upper Austria region held its regional elections on 27 September. The Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) recorded 30% of the vote securing 18 seats, whereas in 2009’s elections the figures were 15% and nine seats. Voter turnout is estimated about 80%.
The next local elections will be held in Vienna on 11 October 2015. -
Silver economy - 28.09.2015
How can towns and cities capture the 'Silver economy' market?
How can towns and cities capture the 'Silver economy' market while ensuring the integration of an ageing population? Find out at CEMR and AFE-INNOVNET's seminar, taking place on 14 October 2016, in Brussels.
More information: AFE-INNOVNET / Open Days
Registration is still possible on-site
Venue: Committee of the Regions, Jacques Delors, Room 52
About the 'silver economy': read the European Parliament's briefing -
Development - 25.09.2015
Job offer for policy officer/advisor and project officer
As PLATFORMA’s policy officer/advisor or project officer you will be part of a small team of dedicated and enthusiastic people for whom town to town development cooperation is the more efficient way to reach the world’s sustainable development goals.
The contracts will start as soon as possible and until 31 July 2018.
The dealine to apply is 9 October 2015. -
Energy and climate - 24.09.2015
A workshop to learn how to finance your projects
During the workshop, CERM and the Covenant of Mayors will talk about the different financial programmes than can help local government to implement the actions they committed when they joined the Covenant.
The event will take place on 30 September in Brussels. For further information contact Nuria More Olle. -
Territorial development - 14.09.2015
Seminar: how can regions benefit from EU territorial development programs?
Our Welsh association (WLGA) invites you to the seminar to discuss “Achieving a smarter, sustainable and inclusive Europe through Territorial Cooperation.”
The event will take place next 2 October 2015 in Brussels.
For further information and to register, contact: EUOfficeBrussels@wales.gsi.gov.uk
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