Mayor Peter Kurz publishes his article “A Governance System that Supports City Diplomacy: The European Perspective”

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22 February, 2022 - GPM Chair, Mayor Peter Kurz (Mannheim, Germany), recently published an article in the Hague Journal of Diplomacy, entitled A Governance System that Supports City Diplomacy: The European Perspective. In the article, Mayor Kurz explored recent developments in city diplomacy, as well as the changes that are needed in the international system [...]

Mayor Peter Kurz publishes his article “A Governance System that Supports City Diplomacy: The European Perspective”2025-03-27T11:57:10+01:00

The GPM welcomes Mayor Carlos Carreiras, newest GPM Member

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17 February, 2022 - The GPM wants to extend its warm welcome to Mayor Carlos Carreiras, from Cascais, Portugal, who recently joined the organization. Carlos Carreira has been the Mayor of the Municipality of Cascais since 2011, having won three elections with an absolute majority. Mayor Carreira has been a strong advocate for public policies [...]

The GPM welcomes Mayor Carlos Carreiras, newest GPM Member2025-03-27T11:57:10+01:00

Mayor of Cologne granted with the first Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award

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7 February, 2022 - The GPM wants to extend its congratulations to Henriette Reker, the Mayor of Cologne on receiving the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award. Henriette Reker, the first woman to serve as Mayor of Cologne, was recognised for the courage and determination that she has shown over the past 20 years in promoting diversity, solidarity and integration as [...]

Mayor of Cologne granted with the first Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award2025-03-27T11:57:10+01:00

Registration GPM Annual Summit 2022 in Katowice, Poland, is open!

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The registration for the GPM Annual Summit 2022 in Katowice, Poland, on 24-25 June, is open. The GPM Annual Summit will be held in connection with the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Katowice (26-30 June) and will create new synergies and opportunities for mayors attending both events. The GPM Annual Summit will bring together mayors [...]

Registration GPM Annual Summit 2022 in Katowice, Poland, is open!2025-03-27T11:57:11+01:00

Amman, Freetown, and Rotterdam, winners of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge

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18 January, 2022 - The GPM wants to extend its congratulations to the cities of Amman, Freetown, and Rotterdam, which were chosen as one of the winners for the Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge. Among 13 other cities, Amman, Freetown, and Rotterdam were rewarded and recognized for designing the most ambitious urban innovations to emerge from [...]

Amman, Freetown, and Rotterdam, winners of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge2025-03-27T11:57:11+01:00

GPM Annual Summit 2021 Final Report and Video

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17 January, 2022 - The GPM is proud to share the video and the report of the Annual Summit 2021 in Palermo, Italy. This year’s event addressed how cities are rebuilding in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, exploring the role of mayors in advocating for and implementing policies to improve the living conditions of [...]

GPM Annual Summit 2021 Final Report and Video2025-03-27T11:57:11+01:00

Remembering David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament

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13 January, 2022 - It is with great sadness that the GPM learned of the passing of European Parliament President David Sassoli. In honor of Mr.Sassoli, GPM Executive Committee member Mayor Leoluca Orlando of Palermo (Italy) has shared the following reflections. David Sassoli: antifascist President who took a stand for welcoming migrants In these hours, [...]

Remembering David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament2025-03-27T11:57:11+01:00

Season’s Greetings from GPM Chair Peter Kurz

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Dear members and partners of the GPM, At the GPM Annual Summit in Palermo, Nobel laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called on us, as mayors, to approach the challenges we face with an attitude that reflects the interconnectedness of our humanity and our cities. In the past year, despite the continued challenges, I believe we have [...]

Season’s Greetings from GPM Chair Peter Kurz2025-03-27T11:57:11+01:00

GPM endorses the African and European Mayors Statement on Covid-19 Vaccine Equity

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13 December, 2021 - The GPM endorses the African and European Statement on Covid-19 Vaccine Equity, calling equal access to vaccines for everyone, having a coordinated and global response to ensure vaccines reach people faster. Urgent action needs to be taken to improve the access to vaccines for all, and more specifically to accelerate the [...]

GPM endorses the African and European Mayors Statement on Covid-19 Vaccine Equity2025-03-27T11:57:12+01:00

Mayor Bryan Barnett appointed Vice Chair GPM Executive Committee

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14 December 2021 - Mayor Bryan Barnett, mayor of the city of Rochester Hills, Michigan/USA, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the Global Parliament of Mayors. Mayor Barnett, currently serving his 15th year as mayor of Rochester Hills and former President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM),  joined the [...]

Mayor Bryan Barnett appointed Vice Chair GPM Executive Committee2025-03-27T11:57:12+01:00
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