European Summit: 3500 local and regional leaders unite to deliver a stronger, fairer and more resilient Europe

European Summit: 3500 local and regional leaders unite to deliver a stronger, fairer and more resilient Europe

In the lead-up to European elections and on the eve of a meeting of the European Council, over 3,000 local and regional leaders from across Europe gathered in Mons to shape the agenda for Europe's future, restating their power to deliver and tackle challenges at local level.

During the 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons, which also marked the 30th anniversary of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), local and regional leaders presented a declaration to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, representing the current presidency of the Council of the European Union. The 'Mons Declaration' outlines their priorities for a stronger, fairer and more resilient future of Europe. (...)