PROSPECT project summary

The project will develop a peer-to-peer learning programme which will allow more than 180 local authorities, collaborating with their local energy agencies, to discuss and learn from each other on how to better finance the development of energy and climate project for buildings, mobility and lighting and more!

Using public procurement to achieve social, green and innovation objectives

André Sobczak, chair of our WG public services and public procurement, vice-president of Nantes Metropole, spoke today at the European Commission and OECD conference on strategic public procurement (SPP) in Paris. He debated on political ownership of SPP with Julien Bargeton, Deputy Mayor of Paris, Lars Jakob Hiim, Norway State Secretary for the Minister of Trade and Industry and Jesús Vazquez Almuiña, Minister of Health for the Galicia Region (Spain).

Webinar 10 July: Tips and tricks for European Project proposal development

The webinar will present some lesson learnt on how to successfully apply for European projects. The presentation will last around 30 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Webinar 26 June: European funding programmes for local authorities (Basic training)

This webinar will offer the possibilities to learn about the basics features of each of the European funding programmes of interest for local authorities. It will also provide some initial recommendations on how to write a successful project proposal. The presentation will last around 30 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A session.

EDF Policy Update Apr-Jun 2017

Project leaflet

Project overview and infographic

7th COHESION FORUM - European Commission - 26-27 June 2017, Brussels

State aid legislation amended to stimulate investments in ports, airports and culture

On 17 May, the European Commission approved the amendment to the General Block Exemption Regulation on EU State aid rules (GBER) . This amendment aims to facilitate investments notably in port, airports, and culture and heritage conservation sectors. It is in line with the objective of reducing administrative burdens over member states.

Research & Innovation – shaping our future

The event, to take place next 3 of July in Brussels, will be fundamental in starting the discussion on the next framework programme for research and innovation, provisionally called "FP9".