Eurotowns network
The network was established in 1991 as the Europe-wide network for towns and cities with populations between 50.000 and 250.000. Towns and cities of this size play a significant part in the economic and social life of Europe. The Eurotowns network aims to ensure that this fact is properly reflected in the development of European legislation. There are currently 16 member cities represented in the network.
Our mission – to develop a network with medium-sized European cities
The Mission of Eurotowns is to develop a network of vibrant, socially inclusive and sustainable medium-sized European cities, which acts as a catalyst for urban Innovation, creativity and renewal. Eurotowns policy agenda focuses on the following areas: Promoting LIFELONG LEARNING and the development of education and skills Growing the KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY and creating better local jobs Providing effective, efficient and SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT systems Ensuring that growth is SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE – all in society benefit Improving the quality of the PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Eurotowns network – Structure
We bring together all members of the Eurotowns network for mutual support and to ensure that their priorities are incorporated at European level.
- Is where all partners meet once a year (autumn). The Assembly debates and decides the overall programm of the network and the policy direction for the future, based on recommendations made by the Executive Council. The General Assembly also provides a forum for policy debate and establishes the basis for the definition of the network’s political agenda.
- It is the body competent to follow the work progress and ensure the implementation of all General Assembly decisions. The Executive Council is composed by 5 members of the Eurotowns Network and by the President and two vice Presidents. They meet on trimestrial basis checks to discuss daily management of the network/ control network priorities/ check on major relevant events/ promotes networking actions/ partnership enlargement.
- Work is organised around task teams: Carry out the work program of the network based on the key challenges as defined by the general Assembly or the Executive Council
- Evaluate the possibility of accessing external sources of finance for the work.
- Task teams receive network funding in order to develop project ideas of to implement studies and researches, facilitate confrontation.
- The EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (2023-2026) is composed of:
- Presidency: Municipality of Sindelfingen (Germany)
- Vice-Presidency: Municipality of Manresa (Spain) Municipality of Reggio Emilia (Italy)
- Executive Council Members: Municipality of Gävle (Sweden) Municipality of Roeselare (Belgium) Municipality of Solingen (Germany) Municipality of Varberg (Sweden) Network main bodies rotate every three years and are elected by the General Assembly.
Our Benefits – Empowering our city members through collaboration
As a Eurotowns member, your city will benefit from:
Access to a Europe-wide network of medium-sized cities
Exchange of good practices and knowledge between member cities
Representation of your city's interests in EU consultative and decision-making processes
Support in delivering EU goals through knowledge-building and capacity development
Opportunities to maximise EU funding and participate in innovative urban projects
Eurotowns network
The network was established in 1991 as the Europe-wide network for towns and cities with populations between 50.000 and 250.000. Towns and cities of this size play a significant part in the economic and social life of Europe. The Eurotowns network aims to ensure that this fact is properly reflected in the development of European legislation. There are currently 16 member cities represented in the network.
Our mission – to develop a network with medium-sized European cities
The Mission of Eurotowns is to develop a network of vibrant, socially inclusive and sustainable medium-sized European cities, which acts as a catalyst for urban Innovation, creativity and renewal. Eurotowns policy agenda focuses on the following areas: Promoting LIFELONG LEARNING and the development of education and skills Growing the KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY and creating better local jobs Providing effective, efficient and SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT systems Ensuring that growth is SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE – all in society benefit Improving the quality of the PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Eurotowns network – Structure
We bring together all members of the Eurotowns network for mutual support and to ensure that their priorities are incorporated at European level.
- Is where all partners meet once a year (autumn). The Assembly debates and decides the overall programm of the network and the policy direction for the future, based on recommendations made by the Executive Council. The General Assembly also provides a forum for policy debate and establishes the basis for the definition of the network’s political agenda.
- It is the body competent to follow the work progress and ensure the implementation of all General Assembly decisions. The Executive Council is composed by 5 members of the Eurotowns Network and by the President and two vice Presidents. They meet on trimestrial basis checks to discuss daily management of the network/ control network priorities/ check on major relevant events/ promotes networking actions/ partnership enlargement.
- Work is organised around task teams: Carry out the work program of the network based on the key challenges as defined by the general Assembly or the Executive Council
- Evaluate the possibility of accessing external sources of finance for the work.
- Task teams receive network funding in order to develop project ideas of to implement studies and researches, facilitate confrontation.
- The EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (2023-2026) is composed of:
- Presidency: Municipality of Sindelfingen (Germany)
- Vice-Presidency: Municipality of Manresa (Spain) Municipality of Reggio Emilia (Italy)
- Executive Council Members: Municipality of Gävle (Sweden) Municipality of Roeselare (Belgium) Municipality of Solingen (Germany) Municipality of Varberg (Sweden) Network main bodies rotate every three years and are elected by the General Assembly.
Our Benefits – Empowering our city members through collaboration
As a Eurotowns member, your city will benefit from:
Access to a Europe-wide network of medium-sized cities
Exchange of good practices and knowledge between member cities
Representation of your city's interests in EU consultative and decision-making processes
Support in delivering EU goals through knowledge-building and capacity development
Opportunities to maximise EU funding and participate in innovative urban projects
Network Members
We focus our work on three key pillars to create tangible value for our members.
