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From forest trails to a travelling laboratory of participatory democracy, from casual coffee chats with young people to EU Christmas cards and the bonding power of food, EU Local Councillors are showing that communication about Europe works best when it is creative.

From a facility to a community space, the Municipality of Castellina in Chianti (Italy) shows how investing in a local library has contributed to create a more connected and inclusive community.

Members of the EU Local Councillors Network from Liguria (Italy) travelled to Brussels in June 2026 for a 2-day study visit. During the programme participants gained first-hand insights into the European institutions, policies and programmes that impact local and regional communities across Europe.

EU Local Councillors joined a local dialogue in Rome about Europe’s presence in local communities

From 10 to 13 May 2026, Alexandroupolis hosted over 35 EU local councillors for Greece’s 2nd National Meeting.

Nestled in northern Italy, the small municipality of Marcignago has just earned a place among Europe’s visionary communities with its “School of Collective Care” project.

Spain is leading on the podium of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award 2026, with gold, silver and bronze prizes in the category of localities with less than 50 000 inhabitants.

Following a collective call to action, numerous members of the EU Local Councillors network organised local events in celebration of Europe Day 2026. Curious about the early reactions and highlights? Here is a glimpse of some of the standout moments we gathered so far…

The Citizens' Panel on Intergenerational Fairness was an enriching experience for me, focused on unity and exchange. It was fascinating to see people from varied backgrounds and ages come together to discuss the challenges of creating a shared, fair future for all.