The ceremony will also take place against a backdrop of social and economic crisis, with positive news being in short supply in the present context of budget cuts, social protest, financial instability and energy constraints. While others are divided over strategic decisions concerning Europe’s future, Covenant of Mayors local and regional authorities stand united in their efforts to meet and exceed ambitious EU targets and create better living conditions for their citizens.
Through the Covenant of Mayors, a new paradigm is emerging, based on grassroots democracy, genuine political commitment, action, cooperation and solidarity.
As forerunners of this movement, local and regional authorities are set to gather in Brussels on this occasion to move ahead and share their vision with EU leaders – including European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek, President of the Commission José Manuel Barroso and President of the Committee of Regions Mercedes Bresso – and Energy Cities representatives on how to sustain the initiated process and successfully lead the EU out of the crisis.
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The full programme of this whole-day event as well as registration information will be available in the coming days.
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