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Competitiveness and Independence through Sustainability: The Way of the Regions

Following the release of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan, FEDARENE reacts to these two EU initiatives.

FEDARENE Vice-President Vlasta Krmelj Joins the European Committee of the Regions

A champion of sustainable energy and climate action, Vlasta Krmelj is bringing her expertise in financing, local action, and EU policy to the CoR. Representing Slovenia, she will advocate for stronger regional voices in Europe’s energy transition.

Empowering local leadership: A vision for a future-proof EU budget

The Local Alliance—a coalition of Europe’s eight leading city and regional networks—has today published a pivotal new policy paper calling on EU leaders to ensure the next EU budget (2028–2034) becomes a strong, comprehensive tool for a just, climate-neutral and competitive Europe.

€86 billion EU Social Climate Fund at risk of mismanagement

Vulnerable households risk being underserved by the €86 billion EU Social Climate Fund due to inadequate consultation with local and regional governments, a new Local Alliance report warns.

Commissioner Hearings: Regions and Energy Agencies Stand Ready for EU Green Deal Implementation

From the 4th to the 12th of November, European Commissioners-designate faced confirmation hearings with the European Parliament. FEDARENE and its network of regions and energy agencies share their response to this pivotal political moment.

Local Alliance: Cities and regional networks urge EU to stay the course on Green Deal implementation

The FEDARENE and seven additional organisation, have come together to form the Local Alliance.
In a joint letter, we call on EU leaders to find new ways to effectively roll out the European Green Deal at local level.

Sufficiency Manifesto: towards a Resilient and Resource-wise Europe

FEDARENE and more than 70 organisations call on the EU to mainstream energy sufficiency into its legislative framework, for a more sustainable future.

Strategies to enhance accessibility of innovative financing

Explore the pioneering strategies and key takeaways from the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue webinar on innovative local financing and the transition from traditional funding.

Insights from the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue on innovative financing instruments

In a landmark virtual gathering that engaged an audience of over a hundred, the first PROSPECT+ Policy Dialogue took a deep dive into city and region financing.

Regional bioenergy markets are leading the sustainable transition!

On the European Bioenergy Future conference organised by Bioenergy Europe, the FEDARENE session put energy agencies’ major role under the spotlights.

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