Making the Social Investment Package a reality

The contribution of European cities

EUROCITIES policy paper on an EU urban agenda

Engaging cities for a smart, sustainable and inclusive Europe.

EUROCITIES statement on VAT refund for public services

Response to the European Commission consultation on the review of existing VAT legislation on public bodies and tax exemptions in the public interest

EUROCITIES statement on the revision of the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive

European cities are fully committed to improving air quality, as it is very important for the health and quality of life of our citizens. While we constantly take local action to promote cleaner air, many factors affecting air pollution are outside of our control. More ambitious national and European policies are needed to make real progress. The proposed revision of the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive can facilitate this as the EU instrument to guide member states efforts on...

Contribution to the report on the first 20 years of the Committee of the Regions

The Committee of the Regions celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2014. At this occasion, the CoR President invited partners and stakeholders to reflect on their cooperation and consider what evolution that the CoR could undergo in the coming years. In this statement, we answer this call by outlining what could be strengthened in the CoR working method and how to go on cooperating with associations representing local authorities in Brussels, such as EUROCITIES.

EUROCITIES statement on the EU urban agenda

This initial statement was drafted in January 2014 to feed in the discussion starting at EU level on the possibility to build an urban agenda. It will be further developed throughout the year.

EUROCITIES statement on HGV Weights and Dimensions Directive

EUROCITIES statement on Extended Producer Responsibility

EUROCITIES response to the Commission consultation on the Green Action Plan for SMEs

EUROCITIES statement on European Commission cyber security strategy and proposal for a directive on network and information security (NIS)