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Cohesion policy - 13.03.2018
Challenges for EU cohesion policy: the briefing
What challenges lie ahead for EU cohesion policy after 2020? What impact will Brexit have on the EU budget? Read the handy briefing prepared by the European Parliamentary Research Service on this issue. -
Culture - 28.02.2018
Apply for UCLG’s culture award
Our global organisation, United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) has launched an award for sustainable cultural development at local level. You can apply until 16 March. -
Governance - 20.02.2018
Will CEMR become a ‘permanent consultant of EU policies’?
The European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) has drafted a report on the role of cities in the EU’s institutional framework. The document states that CEMR should become a permanent consultant of EU policies. The report should be adopted in the Committee in June, and in plenary in September. To be continued... -
Innovation - 14.02.2018
Discover the Smart Villages Portal
Browse through the Smart Villages Portal available in six languages to explore new ways to revitalise rural services through social and digital innovation. -
Human rights - 12.02.2018
Danube cities against human trafficking
Cities in the Danube region are stepping up against human trafficking. They have released guidelines to help municipalities eradicate such exploitation. -
CITYnvest - 09.02.2018
The power of innovative financing: the report
The CITYnvest project ended in style last year with its final conference on “The power of innovative financing: renovating buildings for energy-efficient cities”. You can now experience the event as if you were there, thanks to the report (photos, support documents, and summary included). -
International - 08.02.2018
Water: a local issue
Water is a fundamental right, and guaranteeing access to drinking water and sanitation is crucial for many local and regional governments. At the World Water Forum, our global organisation UCLG is co-organising the “International Conference of Local and Regional Authorities on Water” on 20-21 March in Brasilia. You can register for the Forum until 28 February. -
Healthcare - 07.02.2018
Workshop: digital solutions for your healthcare system
Ageing demographics can represent a real challenge for healthcare systems. Can shifting to a digital system help? To discuss this issue in more detail, come to the workshop on “Taking up the digital shift in healthcare” on 26 February in Brussels. -
Twinning - 06.02.2018
Turkey - EU town twinning opportunities
A new grant scheme has been launched to develop town twinning between local governments in the EU and in Turkey. An information meeting will take place on 8 February in Brussels.
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