European Commission

Watch our training on Climate Adaptation and Mitigation for Locally Elected Representatives

UCLG learning, PLATFORMA and CEMR organised online a free “Climate Academy: Online training on Ada...
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EU-CELAC Summit: local governments want to be part of the new EU – Latin America and the Caribbean relations

In a joint Declaration, local and regional leaders of the Latin America Caribbean region (LAC) and o...
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EU-CELAC Summit: a multi-stakeholder follow-up mechanism to ensure long-term engagement of local governments, civil society and trade unions

In a joint letter sent yesterday (6 July), PLATFORMA and the Council of European Municipalities and ...
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Promoting gender equality in the municipalities of Togo with AIMF

The President of the association «la Faîtière des Communes du Togo» (FCT), Mrs. Yawa A. Kouigan,...
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Local government leaders will meet with Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen

The Presidents of the five largest associations of local and regional governments will meet with Jut...
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No people-centred partnership with Africa without local governments

Local and regional leaders from Africa and Europe discussed on Tuesday (15 February) the future of t...
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«Locally-led climate adaption is the way to go»

Representatives of EU institutions, the United Nations and municipalities pledged for a stronger rol...
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[EXPIRED] Apply before 23 April to EC call “Partnership for sustainable cities”

The deadline to apply to the European Commission 2021 Call for Proposals on Local Authorities: Partn...
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[EXPIRED] The European Commission 3rd call for proposals “Partnership for sustainable cities” is open!

The European Commission has just published its 2021 Call for Proposals on Local Authorities: Partner...
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[EXPIRED] DG INTPA is looking for a seconded national expert for its local authorities unit

The European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) is looking for...
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Fresh off the press! Discover how EU Delegations across the world work with towns and regions

In a brand-new study, PLATFORMA goes one step further in strengthening the relationship between loca...
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EU dedicates €500 million for towns and regions under NDICI

The EU’s new financing instrument for international development includes mandatory consultations o...
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Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen: «We will support local action and actors»

“Multi-stakeholder partnerships are an essential part of our work with Civil Society Organisations...
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GAP III – What opportunities for local government and decentralised cooperation?

The European External Action Service (EEAS) and the European Commission Directorate General for Inte...
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“Getting EU funds will be more difficult for town and regions under the new financial architecture”, blame mayors at CUF Rencontres

PLATFORMA was organising a workshop “European model – what reality for the action of local and r...
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Everything was closed during lockdown? Not really. Check what was said during our webinars!

How things have changed over the last three months! Citizens, local and regional governments – and...
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Future of the Eastern Partnership: keep the success story alive

Two days before the Eastern Partnership leaders’ video conference between the EU and Eastern P...
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Upcoming recovery package and MFF should support municipalities and regions

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear: local and regional governments are playing ...
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Interview: Urpilainen on COVID-19 – “we are very much working together with the local communities, and local and regional organisations»

This interview with International Partnerships Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen by Beatriz Rios was ...
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PFD Consulta 2020: ¡Comparta su experiencia de cooperación al desarrollo con la UE!

Nuevo plazo: 18 de mayo. Han pasado siete años desde que el Foro Político sobre el Desarrollo (FPD...
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