Hrebak was re-elected in the first round as Mayor of the Croatian city of Bjelovar; his digitalization of the public administration and increased transparency was a clear...
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Sir Graham Watson on Scottish elections
Former President of the ALDE Party and former Leader of the ALDE Group in the European Parliament Graham Watson discussed the recent Scottish election results with about fifteen...
“Letter from Brussels” podcast episode 2 out now!
Episode 2 of Letter from Brussels is now available! In this episode listeners will learn about the little known story of the artist who sculpted Robert Schuman’s bust, and it...
Guy Verhofstadt & Renew Europe CoR discuss future of Europe Conference
Discussing the Conference on the Future of Europe ahead of its launch on Europe Day May 9th, Guy Verhofstadt supported a larger involvement of subnational governments. Invited by...
Three Liberals become National ambassadors to achieve climate neutrality
The Covenant of Mayors is the world's largest movement of cities and regions delivering climate and energy action. Robert Van Asten (The Netherlands), Gunars Ansins (Latvia) and...
Kate Feeney: improving the rights of Rainbow Families across Europe
Raising and discussing the issue of the rights of rainbow families in cross-border movement within the EU, councillor Kate Feeney focused on how local authorities can rise above...
Dirk Wedel: my fears on rule of law in EU
The greatest threat for any union comes from within. Closed ranks may easily be achieved against external threats or aggressors. But nothing is more perilous than a growing...
Tourism in times of Covid and vaccinations: a view from Croatia with Mayor Gulam
What's the situation on the ground in cities and regions that are heavily dependent on tourism? What impact will the pandemic and vaccinations have on the fortunes of these...
Members of Renew Europe in the EP and in the CoR discuss Vaccines strategy
In a joint briefing exchange, MEPs from the Renew Europe group and members of the Renew Europe group in the European Committee of the Regions exchanged their views on the...
Renew Europe CoR launches “Letter from Brussels” podcast
A 15-minute podcast written for the members of the Liberal Mayors Network, and any other interested listeners, Letter from Brussels brings to liberal mayors first-hand...
Androulla Vassiliou joins Van Rompuy on new CoR group
The European Committee of the Regions has established a High Level Group on Democracy to accompany its work in the Conference on the Future of Europe. It will be chaired by...
Renew Europe CoR, Cities & Regions commit to making the EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone
Renew Europe, the Party of European Socialists, European Alliance and the Greens Groups in the European Committee of the Regions warmly welcome the European Parliament Resolution...