The Global Parliament of Mayors is a governance body of, by and for mayors from all continents with a vision to the world in which mayors, their cities and networks are equal partners in building global governance for an inclusive and sustainable world
Message From the Chair – February Edition
Dear Friends and Fellow Mayors, Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do at the Global Parliament of Mayors. We are stronger and more impactful when we work together to co-create solutions that improve [...]
Padova and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Padova is demonstrating that the most effective way to uphold human rights is through "co-design" a collaborative model where the municipality and civil society work hand-in- hand. By participating in this European-wide movement alongside the [...]
Benalmadena and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Cities are increasingly on the frontline of the protection and promotion of human rights. Through their policies, local governments are demonstrating how the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is not merely a high-level legal document, [...]
Urban7 Granted Official G7 Engagement Group Status – U7 Mayors’ Summit to Be Held in Nancy
The G7 Urban7 (U7) has been officially acknowledged as a formal G7 Engagement Group under the French G7 Presidency in 2026. This milestone strengthens the integration of local and regional government perspectives into global discussions [...]
Chisinau and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Chisinau, the capital of Moldova proves that the European Charter of Fundamental Rights are most effectively protected when they are woven into inclusive, safe, and resilient urban policies. Through an integrated approach spanning gender equality, [...]
City Dialogue: Empowering Cities from an American Viewpoint
A Conversation with GPM Chair Bryan Barnett and Professor Eric Corijn 📅 Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 🕔 Time: 17:00 CET 🔗 Click Here To Register! The Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) is pleased to [...]
Mayor Bryan Barnett Elected Chair of the GPM Executive Committee
The Global Parliament of Mayors is proud to announce that Mayor Bryan K. Barnett of Rochester Hills, Michigan (USA) has been elected Chair of the GPM Executive Committee. Mayor Barnett has been an active and [...]
GPM City Dialogue: Compassionate Cities as a Complement to Declining Welfare Provisions
Compassionate Cities as a Complement to Declining Welfare Provisions 📅 27 October 2025 - Monday ⏰ 17:00 – 18:00 CEST 📍 Online (Zoom) 🔗 Register here for this webinar! This webinar is the second session in the new GPM City Dialogue [...]
In defence of democracy … EUROPE NEEDS AN URBAN RESET
The Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM), together with METREX, is pleased to present “In Defence of Democracy … EUROPE NEEDS AN URBAN RESET”, an essay by Prof. Dr. Eric Corijn, Director of Policy and Research [...]
The EU Charter Explained: Why Cities Matter More Than Ever
As of September 1st, the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) is launching a coordinated campaign to raise awareness and promote understanding of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights among citizens across the European Union. This [...]