Building on the success of the project From local to European and leading up to the 2024 European elections, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) is renewing its partnership with the Bertelsmann Stiftung to support local and regional politicians, authorities and interested parties in establishing participatory democracy within their constituencies through capacity building.

The kick-off conference aims to set a direction for the project that is in line with the local and regional priorities in Europe. What are the needs of the regions, cities and municipalities in Europe? What support and assistance in capacity building do you need to carry out citizen participation projects?

Read the full agenda here.