EU mayors meet in Brussels on energy costs, housing, climate
Local leaders gather for the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026 to discuss affordable energy, housing and climate resilience, the Commission says.
The story in focus
Hundreds of mayors and regional leaders are due in Brussels for the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026, where Commission officials will discuss cities' role in affordable clean energy, housing and climate resilience, according to the European Commission.
- The ceremony follows the European Week of Regions and Cities, per the Commission.
- Four Commission executive vice presidents and commissioners are listed to give keynote speeches.
- The Covenant has mobilised almost 11,000 cities and towns since its 2008 launch, the Commission says.
What the gathering covers
The European Commission says hundreds of mayors and local and regional representatives will meet in Brussels for the EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026. The event follows the European Week of Regions and Cities, held the same week.
According to the Commission, exchanges will focus on how cities and regions can deliver affordable clean homegrown energy and housing, prepare for climate-related events, and counter climate disinformation while building trust. Teresa Ribera, Raffaele Fitto, Wopke Hoekstra and Dan Jørgensen are listed to give keynote speeches.
Covenant reach and next event
The Commission states that the EU Covenant of Mayors, launched in 2008, has mobilised almost 11,000 cities and towns of all sizes to commit to EU goals for a resilient and climate-neutral future. It describes mayors and regional leaders as instrumental in implementing the clean and just transition through local projects, investments and citizen engagement.
After the ceremony, the Commission says a policy event organised by the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub will bring local and regional authorities, policymakers and experts together to discuss how local authorities are shaping the EU's response to energy poverty.
How many cities and towns has the EU Covenant of Mayors mobilised?
The European Commission says the Covenant, launched in 2008, has mobilised almost 11,000 cities and towns of all sizes to commit to EU goals for a resilient and climate-neutral future.
Sources & further reading
- EU local leaders and authorities gather to discuss affordable energy, housing and climate resilience ↗energy.ec.europa.eu
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