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CoR votes on political priorities and starts debate on key issues with Commissioners Hahn, Füle and Cioloş

Following the European Commission's adoption of its 2010 work programme, CoR members will meet during the plenary session to select their priorities for the year. Under the new EU set-up established by the Lisbon Treaty, they will be involved in discussions on policies with a strong local impact (such as the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy and cohesion policy), as well as contributing to the EU's future guidelines, particularly in the economic and environmental spheres.

13/04/2010 0:00:00

Local and regional authorities unite

As a result of an October 2008 European Commission communication; local and regional authorities from both the EU and developing countries will come together for the first annual Assises of Decentralised Co-operation.

29/10/2009 0:00:00

Top sustainable cities unveiled

At a prestigious awards ceremony three European cities received the 2009 CIVITAS Awards for sustainable transport.

28/10/2009 0:00:00

Nine out of ten Europeans still strongly support development aid despite the economic downturn

Ahead of the 4th European Development Days, a Special Eurobarometer on “Development Aid in time of economic turmoil” shows that the crisis affecting European countries did not affect public support for development aid.

22/10/2009 0:00:00

EU winter tourism trends drops by over 7%

A new study has revealed that the number of nights spent in hotels in the European Union in the 2008/2009 winter season, dropped by 7.2% (-42.6 million nights) compared to the same period in 2007/2008.

22/10/2009 0:00:00

Care of patients at home to control EU "health spending"

The shift from hospital care to monitor and treat patients in their own homes will solve the high expenditure on public health, according to Edwin Kohl, chairman of the health lobby Cost Efficiency in Healthcare (COSTEFF.

22/10/2009 0:00:00

Řešení globální chudoby

Sdružení místních samospráv Spojeného království pro mezinárodní rozvoj zahájilo výzkum zaměřený na roli místní samosprávy v boji proti globální chudobě.

12/10/2009 0:00:00

Dopravní systémy pro řešení změny klimatu

Evropská komise spustila Akční plán pro motivování měst, aby vyvíjela politiku, která napomůže dosažení cílů EU v boji se změnou klimatu.

12/10/2009 0:00:00

Ekonomický výhled zůstává pesimistický

Rada evropských obcí a regionů (CEMR) má připravit studii o současné finanční a ekonomické krizi.

12/10/2009 0:00:00

Regions and Cities vital in European policy

Committee of the Regions President Luc Van den Brande has called for a "partnership of the future" in an open letter to José Manuel Barroso, the recently re-elected President of the European Commission.

28/09/2009 0:00:00

Sign up for European Local Democracy Week

Local democracy from the point of local elected representatives and leaders and citizens will be looked at closely during European Local Democracy Week (ELDW).
The European Local Democracy Week (ELDW) is an annual event with activities organised on a national and local level by participating local authorities in all Council of Europe member states.

21/09/2009 0:00:00

Cities urged to apply for award of excellence

Informal Education is the topic for the European Award of Excellence "City for Children 2010", which is supported by its patrons the Council of European Municipalities and Regions, the Council of Europe and the Committee of the Regions.

17/09/2009 0:00:00

Regional airports call for “more support, less burden” in EU state aid guidelines

“Future revisions to EU guidelines on state aid for regional airports must not block economic development,” Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) secretary general Klaus Klipp said today at an AER conference hosted by the Valencia (E) representation office in Brussels.

09/09/2009 0:00:00

Pomoc ve výši 164,1 eur pro pomoc v komunikaci místní a regionální veřejné správy

Evropská komise oznámila zvýšení financování ve výši 164,1 milionů, které budou použity na podporu spolupráce ve veřejné správě 27 členských států EU.

03/09/2009 0:00:00

Zpráva o obnovitelné energii podporuje evropská opatření

Aktualizovaná zpráva o stavu globálních obnovitelných zdrojů z roku 2009, zabývající se investicemi do obnovitelné energie, rozmístěním a zdokonalováním postupů, poskytla zajímavý pohled na aktivity městských a místních úřadů v oblasti obnovitelné energie.

03/09/2009 0:00:00

Digitální průmysl vzkvétá

EU plánuje od ledna 2010 investici ve výši 18 milionů eur do budoucnosti „ultra vysokorychlostního“ mobilního internetu.

27/08/2009 0:00:00

Eurobarometr odhaluje úplné dopady ekonomické krize

Nedávno vydané výsledky průzkumu Eurobarometr, Evropané v roce 2009, prováděného v lednu a únoru 2009 odhalil fakt, že Evropané jsou stále více přímo ovlivněni současnou ekonomickou krizí s narůstajícími osobními obavami o zaměstnání.

27/08/2009 0:00:00

Ohlášené finanční prostředky pro evropský rozvoj

Místní úřady jsou pobídnuty k žádostem o nové evropské granty pro rozvoj, které jim umožní zaměřit se na projekty „životního prostředí a udržitelného rozvoje přírodních zdrojů“.

18/08/2009 0:00:00

Hodnocení udržitelného rozvoje převzato Evropskou komisí

Rozhodnutí Evropské komise o hodnocení strategie trvale udržitelného rozvoje EU (EU SDS) odhalilo, že trendy „neudržitelnosti“ stále pretrvávají a je nutné se na ne zamerit.

18/08/2009 0:00:00

Místní úřady hrají klíčovou roli při týdenní akci na snížení počtu automobilů

Místní úřady v celé Evropě byly požádány, aby se zapojily do evropského týdne mobility, který spočívá v zákazu vstupu automobilů do center měst mezi 16. a 22. zářím.

18/08/2009 0:00:00

Města musí být více činná v oblasti klimatické změny, říká agentura pro životní prostředí

Evropská agentura pro životní prostředí (EEA) vyzvala města, aby byla více činná v oblasti klimatické změny a znovu posoudila své urbanistické plány a hospodaření.

05/08/2009 0:00:00

Zasedání se zaměří na vodohospodářství

Zástupci evropských úřadů spravujících povodí evropských řek se v tomto měsíci setkaji ve Stockholmu, aby diskutovali o hospodaření s vodou a klimatické změně.

05/08/2009 0:00:00

Internet je klíčem k zotavení ekonomiky, říká nová zpráva Komise

Nová zpráva Evropské komise upozornila na to, jak by mohlo rostoucí odvětví evropského digitálního průmyslu vést k trvale udržitelnému zotavení členských států.

05/08/2009 0:00:00

Don’t forget local government in the economic crisis, says NALAS

The network of associations of local authorities in South East Europe (NALAS) has called on national governments to not forget councils as the economic crisis continues.

31/07/2009 0:00:00

Europeans shoppers do think about the environment before they buy

A new survey by Eurobarometer has revealed that four out of five European shoppers do think about the environmental impact of the products they buy.

30/07/2009 0:00:00

CEMR writes to Swedish Prime Minister to express its views on new works programme

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) has written to Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt to express its views on the programme of the Swedish Presidency of the EU.

30/07/2009 0:00:00

Commission Simplifies The Management Of European Funds To Help Tackle Economic Crisis

The European Commission has adopted new measures aimed at simplifying the management of European Funds in a bid to help the regions tackle the growing economic crisis.

28/07/2009 0:00:00

EU Hands Over €3m of Waste Collection Equipment To Help Clean Up The West Bank

The European Union has handed over more than €3m of waste collection equipment to the Palestinian Ministry of Local Government.

28/07/2009 0:00:00

New Report Published On Social Dialogue Across Local Government In Europe

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) and the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) have published a new report on social dialogue in local and regional government across the EU.

28/07/2009 0:00:00

Funding Boost For Unemployed

In a bid to help Europe's unemployed during the current economic downturn a microfinance system is being considered to encourage the start up of new small businesses.

22/07/2009 0:00:00

Apply now for OPEN DAYS

Online registration is now underway for the OPEN DAYS 2009 European Week of Regions and Cities.

22/07/2009 0:00:00

Commission calls time on sub-standard landfills

The European Commission has marked today’s (July 16) deadline for sub-standard landfill sites by reminding member states to remind them of their obligation to bring such facilities in line or shut them down.

22/07/2009 0:00:00

European Commission announces new €3.2bn package to help economic recovery

The European Commission and three public private partnerships (PPPs) has announced plans to invest €3.2bn in environmental research and development across the EU to encourage economic recovery.

20/07/2009 0:00:00

European Commission and MTV launch new climate change campaign

The European Commission and the satellite television channel MTV have joined forces for a new campaign aimed at encouraging young people to take action on climate change.

20/07/2009 0:00:00

Funds announced for Social Housing

Almost €8 billion from the European Regional Development Fund over the period 2007-2013 were made available last month (June) to fund insulation works, installation of solar panels and replacement of sub-standard boilers in all social housing in the EU.

03/07/2009 0:00:00

EU Web Portal Launched

A tool for sharing information on reducing energy use of buildings called the BUILD UP web portal has been launched by the European Commission.

03/07/2009 0:00:00

EU Swedish Presidency Priorities Outlined

The two main priorities of the Swedish Presidency, which came into force on July 1, echo the current concerns at local government level.

03/07/2009 0:00:00

Court Win for Inter-Municipal Cooperation

A European Court of Justice ruling has found in favour of inter-municipal cooperation when delivering public services without the need to put out calls for tender.

03/07/2009 0:00:00

Funding Call to Tackle Climate Change

Local governments across the world called for direct access to climate change funding at the Local Government Climate Change Summit held in Copenhagen on 4 June.

11/06/2009 0:00:00

Finding Winning Energy Strategies

Regional energy strategies will be the hot topic at a workshop taking place in The Hague later this month.

11/06/2009 0:00:00

CEMR back UK Parliament Report

Radical reforms must rebalance power between central and local government, according to the UK's cross-party Select Committee on Communities and Local Government.

02/06/2009 0:00:00

Reach for the Star

All European cities and municipalities have been invited to present their climate protection activities and apply for a prestigious Climate Star.

02/06/2009 0:00:00

Scarborough Bags European Award

Scarborough Renaissance Partnership, the sole UK entry at the European Enterprise Awards, walked away with the top prize on Wednesday 13 May.

20/05/2009 0:00:00

€65 Million Available for Energy Projects

Public and private sector bodies have been urged to apply for funding under the Intelligent Energy-Europe (IEE) Programme.

12/05/2009 0:00:00

2009 eGovernment Awards Launched

The European Commission has called on local and regional government to submit entries to the European eGovernment Awards 2009.

12/05/2009 0:00:00

Economy Set To Stabilise In 2010

The European Commission has forecast a 'tough' 2009 but is confident the EU economy will stabilise in 2010.

12/05/2009 0:00:00

Call to Voters

In a bid to get people voting in the European Parliament elections, the European Commission has published a document listing over 60 reasons to vote.

12/05/2009 0:00:00

CEMR Launches Election Manifesto

Two studies and a manifesto have been launched at the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) general assembly in Malmo.

28/04/2009 0:00:00

Internet Safety Role for Local Authorities

According to a former Committee of the Regions rapporteur, local and regional authorities can make a difference in ensuring that the Internet is safe for children.

27/04/2009 0:00:00

European Commission Must Act Now on Urban Environment Plans

The Committee of the Regions has urged the European Commission to create an action plan if it wants Europe to benefit from lower greenhouse gas emissions.

24/04/2009 0:00:00

Sustainable Neighbourhoods Sought

Cities across North West Europe are being sought for a European Sustainable Neighbourhoods Project to share best practice.

20/04/2009 0:00:00

Milestone for Climate Change

Local, regional and national representatives from around the world have been invited to gather in Copenhagen for the Local Government Climate Change Leadership Summit.

17/04/2009 0:00:00

Hundreds Register for General Assembly

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) general assembly will welcome 900 participants along with a wide range of speakers.

17/04/2009 0:00:00

European Event Expands

It has been announced that the annual OPEN DAYS event for Europe’s regions and cities, will be the biggest this year with around 7,000 participants expected to attend.

09/04/2009 0:00:00

New Guidelines on Delivering Public Services

This week the Governing Council of UN Habitat, which represents 58 national governments, is due to adopt a new set of guideline on access to basic services.

03/04/2009 0:00:00

Deadline to Rein in Budget Deficits

With five countries expecting to exceed the 3% GDP allowed by the EU, the European Commission has warned EU members they must rein in budget deficits.

01/04/2009 0:00:00

European Youth Capital 2011

All Member States of the EU and the Council of Europe have the chance to showcase youth-related cultural, social, political and economic life and development by becoming the 2011 European Youth Capital.

01/04/2009 0:00:00

Local and Regional Authorities “Ignored” at World Water Forum

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) has slammed the Ministerial Declaration adopted at the 5th World Water Forum.

01/04/2009 0:00:00

17 point 'crisis checklist' unveiled

Ahead of the Spring summit, European leaders have been handed a 17 point checklist highlighting the positive role local government can play in helping to overcome the current economic crisis.

23/03/2009 0:00:00

€105 Billion for Green Economy

A massive funding investment of €105 billion will be ploughed into the green economy through the EU Cohesion Policy.

16/03/2009 0:00:00

Regions & Cities Key to Recovery Plan

Luc Van den Brande, Committee of the Regions (CoR) President opened the recent Summit of Cities and Regions stating the financial crisis will not be resolved without the "timely involvement" of the regions and cities.

16/03/2009 0:00:00

High Speed Internet Access Vital

The European Commission has called for the 30% of rural populations across the EU without high speed Internet access to be connected as a priority.

06/03/2009 0:00:00

CEMR highlights Financial Crisis

Top of the agenda at the general assembly of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) will be how the current financial crisis is affecting local and regional government.

06/03/2009 0:00:00

New Eurobarometer survey

A new Eurobarometer survey has revealed that the majority of European citizens think that regions and local authorities are the most trusted layer of government.

05/03/2009 0:00:00

Public Procurement Time to be Slashed

The need for an accelerated public procurement procedure to help in boosting local economies during the financial crisis has been recognised by the European Commission.

06/02/2009 0:00:00

Ambitious Renewable Targets Announced for Europe

The European Commission has proposed ambitious targets to boost the overall consumption of renewable energies to 20% by 2020.

06/02/2009 0:00:00

Databank Could Tackle Financial Crisis

The global financial crisis and its impact on Europe’s towns and regions was the focus at the recent Policy Committee of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR).

06/02/2009 0:00:00

UK Leads European Growth

An international conference focusing on the sustainable development of smaller cities within the European Union is being hosted by Preston City Council in the UK.

06/02/2009 0:00:00

European Convention on Action against Human Trafficking

Local authorities have a key role to play in addressing the challenges of human trafficking.

06/02/2009 0:00:00

Iceland’s Cabinet Quits Under Economic Pressure

The escalating economic crisis in Iceland has led to the resignation of the coalition government.

06/02/2009 0:00:00


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