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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…

On 7 May 2026, in Florence, EU Local Councillors from Tuscany met with European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu on the occasion of Europe Day.

One year since its launch, the EU Local Councillors Network brings together 3,200+ members from 1,800 local authorities. Its first anniversary was marked on 10 April 2026 with a webinar highlighting local initiatives and communication efforts across Europe.

On 27 April in Milan, at the premises of ANCI Lombardia, the first regional meeting of EU Local Councillors brought together local representatives, EU institutions and network coordinators to strengthen Europe’s communication at the local level.

Testimonial from Miina-Anniina Heiskanen (Oulu, Finland) , an EU Local Councillor presenting one of the European Capital of Culture 2026, Oulu.

Testimonial from Manuel Pérez, Bétera (Valencia, Spain), an EU Local Councillor attending the final meeting of the Intergenerational Fairness Citizens’ Panel.

March is the month when we mark International Women's Day. It is a season to celebrate women from the EU Local Councillors Network who embody the commitment to bring Europe closer to their communities.