Join us in Nicosia for Europe’s major gathering of towns and regions

Migration, territorial reforms, climate change, local finances: the challenges that European cities, towns and regions face today are many.

At the same time, in this rapidly evolving society, mayors and local elected representatives must anticipate the changes and be prepared for them. But are they ready for tomorrow?

To support them in this endeavour we, at the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), invite you to join hundreds of local and regional elected representatives from across the continent and beyond, at the occasion of our Congress in Nicosia, Cyprus.

The Congress to take place from 20 to 22 April 2016 will be held under the motto “Tomorrow starts today! A Local & Regional Vision of Europe 2030”. With this topic, we want you to meet, learn and get inspired from your peers but also to discuss with representatives of European institutions some of the most pressing challenges for the years to come.

CEMR Congress in Nicosia Fot. CEMR

The future for our towns, cities and regions will start in Nicosia. After three days of debates and discussions, we will all be able to get back home feeling stronger, better equipped to face the future. We look forward to seeing you at our Congress.

The Congress in figures:

• 1000 mayors, councillors, experts, representatives of European and international institutions, business, civil society
• 30 sessions in a variety of formats
• 7 themes that affect citizens’ daily life and local public policy
• 1 website: www.cemr2016.eu
• 1 hashtag: #cemr2016

Contact: olivier.baumard@ccre-cemr.org

About CEMR

CEMR brings together more than 150 000 municipalities, cities and regions federated through 60 national associations from 41 European countries. It therefore constitutes the most representative association of local and regional governments in Europe.

CEMR promotes the construction of a united, peaceful and democratic Europe founded upon local self-government and respect for the principle of subsidiarity.