Building on what works: an EU budget that delivers for people and regions
The European Commission proposal for the next EU budget is threatening social funding. EASPD, the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities joined forces with other European networks […]
Young Elected Politicians Programme 2026
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) announced the launch of 2026 Call for Applications for the Young Elected Politician (YEP) Programme. The programme is open to elected politicians aged […]
Committee of the Regions call to help Ukrainian communities
Kata Tüttő, President of the European Committee of the Regions, in response to the letter from Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and […]
Funding opportunities and new project calls
Energy Cities spring edition of the funding digest presents several important EU funding opportunities for cities, such as LIFE, HORIZON EUROPE and EUROPEAN URBAN INITIATIVE. Also other opportunities are introduced: […]
New funding opportunities at Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) will open calls in early spring 2026, including a new project funding programme supporting cooperation in the Baltic Sea region and the EU Eastern Partnership. The […]
EUSBSR Annual Forum Registration opens on 11 March
The 17th EUSBSR Annual Forum 2026 – Resilience Edition will be held in Tallinn on 12–13 May 2026. The Forum will be hosted by the City of Tallinn, Estonian Ministry […]
Charlotta Bali Spirit Festival 2026
Dolina Charlotty has for years remained an active partner of the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC). Building upon this long-standing relationship and our shared commitment to the development of […]
Call for stories to the BCB: “Building Inclusive Cities: Equality and Human Rights in Local Governance”
» Deadline for sending stories to the Bulletin is 20 March. Theme of the Bulletin: “Building Inclusive Cities: Equality and Human Rights in Local Governance” Across Europe, cities are facing […]
The Baltic Sea Awards 2026
UBC cities are invited to send nominations for the Baltic Sea Awards 2026. The awards are presented annually to individuals or organisations that contribute to a healthier Baltic Sea and […]
Invitation to join European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine
UBC member and associated cities are kindly invited to join the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. The Alliance was created upon initiative of the […]