Braga, a city in Portugal is including a multi-faceted approach involving digital innovation, participatory budgeting, and targeted social inclusion, Braga is transforming abstract principles of dignity and equality into actionable policies that safeguard residents and strengthen the social fabric for all by the adherence of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Braga has established a [...]

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 the lives of our residents and communities. There is no singular way forward, and the true power of GPM lies [...]

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 DeCiDE Project while implementing the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, Padova is proving that when cities localise the Charter, they [...]

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, but a practical tool for building inclusive communities. Benalmádena is leading this charge by integrating the Charter directly into its [...]

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 on economic transformation, sustainability, and resilience. With cities and territories playing a pivotal role in translating international commitments into action [...]

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, accessibility, and youth empowerment, Chisinau transforms abstract principles of dignity into actionable policies that safeguard its residents and strengthen the [...]

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 announce the next edition of its City Dialogue Webinar Series, titled “Empowering Cities from an American Viewpoint.” The webinar will [...]

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 highly valued member of the GPM for many years, serving previously on the Executive Committee, and as Vice-Chair. His longstanding [...]

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 Series, a platform where mayors, city administrators, and international partners come together to exchange knowledge and practical insights on the [...]

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 at the GPM and Professor at the Free University of Brussels. The publication emphasizes the importance of continually reaffirming the [...]