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EULC member Sylvain Grevedon reflects on his cycling journey across Europe and the connections it revealed between people, places and the European values that bring them together.

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.

In the Municipality of Cansano, an EU Local Councillor is helping the neighbouring Apennine communities discover what membership in the Network can offer: from local development support to new opportunities. 

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.