30.08.2006
Call for research on migrant women in the EU labour market
The European Commission calls for a study on "The role of migrant women in the labour market: current situation and future prospects". The study should describe the current status of migrant women in the labour market, examine how to improve the part...read more

28.08.2006
Germany wants your opinion on EU Territorial Agenda
The German government has adopted a draft Territorial Agenda for the EU, up for discussion during the upcoming German EU Presidency. The Territorial Agenda of the EU aims at mobilising the potentials of European regions and cities for sustainable eco...read more

25.08.2006
ECAS guide on EU funding released
European Citizens Action Service (ECAS) has published the twelfth edition of its “Guide to European Union funding: Accessing the Largest Donor”. The guide offers insight in all potential EU funds in practical handbooks. It includes tips on how to app...read more

18.08.2006
The Netherlands in 2015: cities develop in different directions
By 2015, the gap between the Randstad and its periphery will have increased. Whilst some cities in the provinces of Brabant, Gelderland, Overijssel and Flevoland will profit from the Randstad’s economic strength, other areas will lag behind. This is ...read more

15.08.2006
The world's most expensive cities
Oslo and London are the world's most expensive cities, while Zurich and Geneva residents have the highest purchasing power. Europe dominates the list of 71 cities compiled by Swiss bank UBS, while Asian cities are among the cheapest places to live, b...read more

14.08.2006
Germany presents Territorial Agenda for the EU
The German government has adopted a draft Territorial Agenda for the EU, up for discussion during the upcoming German EU Presidency. Germany will take up the Presidency on 1 January 2007. An Informal Ministerial conference on the Agenda will be held ...read more

11.08.2006
Finns focus on health
In addition to promoting Health in All Policies, the Finnish Presidency is expected to hammer out political agreements on Health programme 2007-2013, medical devices and advanced therapies.read more

08.08.2006
Integrative approach is success factor for cities
The world’s most successful cities are integrating approaches to social, economic, and environmental issues, as well as addressing governmental concerns. This is stated in a special report on global competition by the Urban Land Institute.read more

01.08.2006
New Structural Funds regulations now available in all EU languages
Regulations concerning the new cohesion policy for the 2007-2013 period have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union in all the official languages of the Community.read more

31.07.2006
Register now for the OPEN DAYS 2006
The preparations for the “2006 OPEN DAYS European Week of Regions and Cities”, taking place in Brussels between 9 and 12 October, have reached their final stage. Registration requests for the 111 workshops and seminars can now be sent.read more

27.07.2006
World Urban Forum Archive now available online
UN Habitat has opened a web portal which gives access to all documentation of the World Urban Forum III (WUF3). WUF 3 took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 19-23 June 2006. The portal includes the conference agenda, attendance list, ...read more

26.07.2006
EC: Low-value contracts must be awarded fairly and transparently
The European Commission has published guidance on how public authorities should award contracts of low monetary value fairly. These contracts are not covered by the EU Directives on public procurement. Nevertheless, the Commission thinks they should ...read more

25.07.2006
CEMR welcomes EC’s minimis proposal on state aid
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) welcomes the European Commission's proposal to double the threshold from which state aid must be notified to the European Commission. At local and regional level, aid is frequently provided fo...read more

20.07.2006
French small towns feel left out in drafting operational programmes
The French Association of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions and the Small Towns Association have adopted a common declaration. In the declaration, participants underline their dissatisfaction with the low level of involvement of smal...read more

19.07.2006
EC publishes Cohesion policy guidelines for cities
The European Commission has published a Communication “Cohesion policy and cities”. The communication sets out the framework for sustainable urban development in European Regional Policy for the period 2007-2013. National authorities are invited to u...read more

19.07.2006
URBAN-Housing Intergroup urges EU ministers to include cities
Jean-Marie Beaupy, chair of the European Parliament's URBAN-Housing Intergroup, has written all EU ministers in charge of regional and urban policy. The parliamentary group urges the ministers to allocate and manage structural funds for inner city pr...read more

18.07.2006
Call for proposals - 4 million euros for intelligent local energy management
The Intelligent Energy Executive Agency has launched a call for proposals for the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" 2006 work programme. The indicative total amount available for this call is 48.1 million euros. Of this amount, about 4 million euros will...read more

17.07.2006
Finnish towns and regions want decentralised approach to Lisbon Agenda
The Association of Finnish local and regional authorities has published a booklet outlining it’s view on EU policy. The publication presents the objectives and practices of the Association’s EU policy and examines some European issues from the perspe...read more

13.07.2006
EC gives clarity on cohesion policy 2007-2013
The European Commission has adopted its definitive proposal for the EU Strategic Guidelines for Cohesion Policy over 2007-2013 on 13 July. These guidelines set the framework for the operational programmes. The European Council is expected to adopt th...read more

12.07.2006
Europe risks brain drain
Europe needs to adopt a new approach to innovation. Innovation must be made a priority in European policy. More investment in education, research and business knowledge is necessary. If not, Europe risks brain drain to Asia and the USA. This is the o...read more