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The capacity building of Eastern Partnership’s local authorities at the center of CORLEAP meeting

The capacity building of Eastern Partnership’s local authorities at the center of CORLEAP meeting

On 21 January in Poland at a meeting dedicated to the Eastern Partnership, Ms Karīna Miķelsone, representative of the Latvian delegation to the CoR, emphasized the role of municipalities in the accession process of the Eastern Partnership countries to the European Union.
Brochures on cooperation between Latvian and Ukrainian municipalities – inspiration for new activities

Brochures on cooperation between Latvian and Ukrainian municipalities – inspiration for new activities

On 9 December at the Leaders’ Summit organized by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions in Germany, the brochures on cooperation between Latvian and Ukrainian municipalities created within the framework of the “Bridges of Trust” initiative were presented to the participants.
Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments sharing best practice in Namibia

Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments sharing best practice in Namibia

On 6 – 7 November the representatives of the Latvian Association of Local and Regional Governments have participated in the feasibility study visit at the Association for Local Authorities in Namibia.
Local development as a security measure discussed in Brussels

Local development as a security measure discussed in Brussels

The delegation of Latvian local governments in October 7 - 9 went to Brussels (Belgium) within the framework of EEA Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021 Fund for Bilateral Relations.
Latvian municipalities helping communities in Uzbekistan to work on climate change adaptation

Latvian municipalities helping communities in Uzbekistan to work on climate change adaptation

On 17 September in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) the “Guidelines for integrated climate change and disaster risk reduction management for local communities and decision-makers in Uzbekistan” were presented.
The YoungEU project has now reached its conclusion with the conference

The YoungEU project has now reached its conclusion with the conference

Youth over Pandemic: A new Idea of civic Participation for the Future.
European Days of Local Solidarity this year at Rekava secondary school

European Days of Local Solidarity this year at Rekava secondary school

On 24 November in the framework of the European Local Solidarity Days, the students at Rekava secondary school in Balvi municipality (Latvia) learned about the UN Sustainable Development Goals by playing an interactive game.
The delegation of Latvia to the CoR emphasizes the importance of capacity building

The delegation of Latvia to the CoR emphasizes the importance of capacity building

On October 12 in Brussels (Belgium), at the meeting dedicated to the future of cohesion policy in the European Parliament, Mr Dainis Turlais, Member of the Latvian delegation, emphasized that Latvian municipalities have already started preparing proposals for cohesion policy post 2027.
Information on energy efficiency and funding at the LALRG’s seminar to inspire the creation of innovations

Information on energy efficiency and funding at the LALRG’s seminar to inspire the creation of innovations

On 19 September, at the international seminar "Funding and innovations for climate and energy activities - opportunities for everyone" held in Liepāja, representatives of Latvian municipalities learned about the current EU project tenders in the field of climate and energy.
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Local development as a security measure discussed in Brussels

   Working together for competitive Europe!  

Chairman of Līvāni municipality council Andris Vaivods, chairman of Madona municipality council Agris Lungevičs, chairperson of Valka municipality council Gita Avote, chairman of Rēzekne municipality council Monvīds Švarcs, chairman of Gulbene municipality council Andis Caunītis, chairman of Alūksne municipality council Dzintars Adlers and executive director of Augšdaugava municipality Pēteris Dzalbe 

participated at the discussion, organized by the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) in cooperation with the Association of Polish Cities and the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development of Latvia (VARAM), “Local development as a security measure.  Lessons learnt from cooperation under EEA and Norway Grants.” This event was a part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, and it was focused on challenges and opportunities of local governments, especially of external border areas in the EU/EEA, including support measures for promotion of local democracy, economic development and inclusion, as well as strengthening of internal and external security and civic resilience, taking into account global and European socio-economic development in view of the security situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moreover, the importance of defence and civic resilience as a part of local development was emphasized. The discussion was moderated by Elita Cakule, Head of International Project Unit of the KS. Ms Ilze Oša, VARAM Deputy State Secretary on Regional Development introduced assessment of the impact the war in Ukraine has made on EU Eastern border regions; she emphasized the main conclusions and recommendations to be implemented.  Head of Latgale Planning Region Ms Iveta Maļina – Tabune and representatives of local governments in Latvia highlighted the main challenges local governments, especially those located in border regions, meet on their everyday operations. Practical examples on the role of local government cooperation in difficult conditions were shared by Vitalii Bielobrov, Deputy Mayor of Kherson City Council (Ukraine) and Adrian Wilhelm Kjølø Tollefsen, Mayor of Øvre-Eiker municipality (Norway). Participants shared their experience on strengthening internal and external security and civil defence, at the same time facilitating local democracy, socio-economic development and citizen participation. Moreover, opportunities provided by cooperation projects in times when local governments meet various challenges were discussed.  

            The delegation of Latvian local governments also met with EU Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) deputy head of unit for Finland and Baltic states Linda Sproģe and programme officer Andris Skrastiņš. During the meeting, participants discussed how to make a netter use of EU Cohesion policy potencial for solving problems caused by demographic changes in Latvia.  DG REGIO representatives informed about EU talent booster mechanism ‘Harnessing Talent in Europe’.