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📖 📚 "The Future of Europe 🇪🇺 – Built on Strong Municipalities 📖 📚 Our Book available online now This publication delves into the profound impact of local governance on the broader European integration process, particularly focusing on the Danube and Western Balkan region. **Contents Overview:** 🌍 **European Union and Local Authorities**: Several chapters are dedicated to the relationship between the European Union and local governments. It discusses how EU policies and regulations impact local governance and how municipalities can effectively navigate and leverage EU frameworks for local benefit. 🏛️ **Governance and Public Administration Reforms**: Significant emphasis is placed on governance and public administration reforms at the local level. The book describes the establishment of the Danube Governance Hub, aimed at supporting good governance and promoting quality management in public administration throughout the region. 🏘️ **Local Government Contributions and Innovations**: Various contributions from local government practitioners across the EU illustrate innovative responses to EU policies. These range from public-private partnerships to urban development and regional policies, showcasing how local insights contribute to broader policy formulations. 🔮 This book provides valuable insights into the role of municipalities in shaping the future of Europe, highlighting the importance of local level actions in the broader European context. It serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, government officials, and scholars interested in European studies, governance, and public administration. 👉👉👉📚https://buff.ly/4dx6srh #EU #EuropeanUnion #LocalGovernment #EUEnlargement #Accession #Europe KDZ - Centre for Public Administration Research - Zentrum für Verwaltungsforschung Thomas Prorok

📖 📚 "The Future of Europe 🇪🇺 – Built on Strong Municipalities 📖 📚 Our Book available online now This publication delves into the profound impact of local governance on the broader European integration process, particularly focusing on the Danube and Western Balkan region. **Contents Overview:** 🌍 **European Union and Local Authorities**: Several chapters are dedicated to the relationship between the European Union and local governments. It discusses how EU policies and regulations impact local governance and how municipalities can effectively navigate and leverage EU frameworks for local benefit. 🏛️ **Governance and Public Administration Reforms**: Significant emphasis is placed on governance and public administration reforms at the local level. The book describes the establishment of the Danube Governance Hub, aimed at supporting good governance and promoting quality management in public administration throughout the region. 🏘️ **Local Government Contributions and Innovations**: Various contributions from local government practitioners across the EU illustrate innovative responses to EU policies. These range from public-private partnerships to urban development and regional policies, showcasing how local insights contribute to broader policy formulations. 🔮 This book provides valuable insights into the role of municipalities in shaping the future of Europe, highlighting the importance of local level actions in the broader European context. It serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, government officials, and scholars interested in European studies, governance, and public administration. 👉👉👉📚https://buff.ly/4dx6srh #EU #EuropeanUnion #LocalGovernment #EUEnlargement #Accession #Europe KDZ - Centre for Public Administration Research - Zentrum für Verwaltungsforschung Thomas Prorok Agron Haxhimali Haxhimali

"German cities are ready to play their part in shaping Europe's future." So says Helmut Dedy, Executive Director of the Association of German Cities, Deutscher Städtetag, in our new series of guest essays highlighting the crucial of cities in guarding Europe’s future. As the political landscape diversifies and extremism rises, achieving consensus has become increasingly challenging. Dedy emphasises the need for better communication of policies and a strong partnership between cities and the EU. He calls for a new Commissioner on urban affairs, an annual European city summit, and improved legislative processes that respect local government. German cities are ready to lead in addressing climate change, geopolitical conflicts, migration, and digitalisation, all while ensuring that Europe remains competitive. Read the essay 👉 http://mvnt.us/m2419657

In the twenty years since its launch, the European Neighborhood Policy has seen a lot of conceptual changes affecting its framework. Our experts Tamar Gamkrelidze, Ph.D. and Arto Väisänen analyze how the EU has discursively framed the ENP since 2003 👇 engage-eu.eu/wp15

📣 ❗ ❗ A new blog post of our 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘂𝗺 has been published! "𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆" Written by 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗺, this blog post analyses how the new Pact fails to resolve the issue of secondary movements that stems from the structurally unfair 'Dublin criteria'. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/ePZXhqwy

Really interesting talk on Global Population and surprisingly some positive thoughts on how we will change and adapt to this new world of lower populations. We will have to develop new ways to cope, above and beyond immigration.

📢 #Cities are on the front lines of addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges, from #climatechange to migration as well as natural disasters and socioeconomic inequalities.  City leaders from across the globe will convene in #Geneva for UNECE's 4th #ForumofMayors (📅 30 September – 1 October) to discuss the implications for local #governments of the Pact for the Future, which will be agreed upon by United Nations Member States at the upcoming #SummitoftheFuture in New York. At the Forum of Mayors, cities will collaboratively draft an outcome statement on the Future of Cities. This statement will emphasize the vital role of cities and local actors in driving a sustainable and brighter future for all. It will then be transmitted to the Secretary General of the United Nations as a contribution to strengthening the engagement of local and regional governments in UN intergovernmental bodies and processes. As a unique platform within the United Nations system, UNECE's Forum of Mayors connects local and national authorities within a normative intergovernmental framework, contributing to a more networked and inclusive #multilateralism.  The Forum will be chaired by Ms. Danela Arsovska, Mayor of #Skopje (#NorthMacedonia), with Vice-Chairpersons Mr. Ricardo Rio, Mayor of #Braga (#Portugal), Ms. Susan Aitken, City Leader of #Glasgow Council (#UnitedKingdom) and Mr. Sami Kanaan, Deputy Mayor of Geneva (#Switzerland). The keynote address will be delivered by renowned architect Lord Norman Foster. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d-sJdwaf UNECE Housing and Land Management Unit Paola DEDA Mia Alibegovic Global Cities Hub #MayorsAction #CitiesSummit

📢 How to advance the #TerritorialAgenda: Today, Kai Böhme and Martijn De Bruijn are speaking at the meeting of Directors General for Territorial Cohesion in Budapest. They will present findings from a recent ESPON Programme study on the review of the Territorial Agenda.

🌟 'Functional areas are a powerful tool for territorial development in Europe' On July 12, an external seminar on Functional areas' role in strengthening Cohesion Policy was organised by the COTER commission, together with the Mayor of Balatonfüred. 🔎 The event offered a great opportunity to discuss the role of functional areas in advancing cohesion policy goals, and also to share the results and key insights from the 'Functional Areas in the EU' project, including the recently published 'Methodological Toolkit for functional areas' (2024) Find out more in the article published by the European Committee of Regions!

Dr. Cesar Cunha Campos marked presence at the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons this week. Alongside thousands of mayors, councilors, regional ministers, and global decision-makers, Dr. Campos engaged in dialogues that focused on the challenges and solutions for the future of Europe and beyond. One of the central themes debated revolved around the significance of interdisciplinary cooperation, effective governance, and inclusive policies in shaping the trajectory of urban development. The event provided a platform for addressing the myriad challenges and opportunities confronting European regions and cities. FGV Europe's insights and expertise can enrich these discussions, inspiring innovative solutions and strategies for sustainable development. This summit underscored the importance of collective action and shared responsibility in advancing the goals of prosperity, resilience, and inclusivity across diverse urban landscapes. In the picture Dr. Cesar and the EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms. #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanSummit #FGVEurope