European Elections 2024

Why the 2024 vote is set to be the most contentious in EU history — and the power of cohesion policy to unite.

The lives of hundreds of millions of Europeans will be affected by EU elections in June. Even if the European Parliament feels distant for most people, its decisions have far-reaching effects on day-to-day environmental and energy issues, such as how strict energy efficiency requirements will be.

What do the European elections have to do with our cities, and what do local leaders want from European lawmakers?

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is gearing up for the upcoming European Parliament (EP) elections in 2024 by releasing its Call to Action, addressing the unprecedented challenges faced by Europe and the world.