Mayor Eckart Würzner of Heidelberg has joined the Executive Committee of the Global Parliament of Mayors, showcasing his prominence in environmental advocacy and municipal governance. Beginning his public service journey in 1988 as an environmental consultant in Heidelberg, Mayor Würzner has held pivotal roles such as Head of the Environmental and Energy Management Department and [...]

How can local authorities guarantee the right to vote and enhance a democratic participation in the 2024 European Parliament elections? This online event is co-organised by the Human Rights Cities Network (HRCN) and the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM), and is embedded in Barcelona's programme for the 1st European Capital of Democracy (ECoD). The webinar [...]

The Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) and the Strong Cities Network have joined forces in a collaboration aimed at bolstering resilience in cities worldwide. Through a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Transatlantic Dialogue Initiative in Bratislava, these two influential organizations have formalized their commitment to supporting mayors and local governments in addressing [...]

14 March 2024 - In a landmark move towards catalyzing urban innovation and addressing pressing challenges, the Global Parliament of Mayors and Bilbao Metropoli 30 have come together in a pioneering Memorandum of Understanding. Signed on March 14 at the Urban Revolution Aurrera in Bilbao, this MOU marks a significant milestone in fostering a shared [...]

8 February 2024 - The GPM is thrilled to announce that Mayor Eckart Würzner of Heidelberg has joined the Global Parliament of Mayors, further amplifying his commitment to global cooperation and sustainable urban development. A prominent figure in environmental advocacy and municipal governance, Mayor Würzner brings a wealth of experience to the Global Parliament of [...]

06 February 2024 - The GPM is delighted to welcome its newest member, Mayor Stevčo Jakimovski of Karpoš, North Macedonia. Stevčo Jakimovski is a Macedonian politician and leader of the Citizen Option for Macedonia, a political party he founded in 2013. He is Mayor of the Karpoš Municipality as well as a former member of [...]

05 February 2024 - The GPM is pleased to announce the addition of Mayor Blerim Bexheti of Saraj, North Macedonia, as a new GPM member. Mayor Bexheti brings a rich background in public service, including roles as a senior associate in the Ministry of Justice (2002-2005), a Member of Parliament (2006), and various committee positions [...]

Global Parliament of Mayors Annual Summit 2023 Empowering, Engaging, and Caring Cities: Delivering Democracy and Development with the Next Generations Skopje, November 2023 - Around 100 participants, including mayors & deputy mayors, as well as leaders of city networks, and representatives of international organisations came together at the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) Annual Summit. The [...]

17 November 2023 This year, the Global Parliament of Mayors awarded the prestigious Dr. Benjamin Barber Global Cities Award to Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul, The Gambia. The award ceremony was part of the opening of the GPM Annual Summit 2023 hosted by Danela Arsovska, Mayor of Skopje, North Macedonia The dr. Benjamin Barber [...]

12 October 2023-  The GPM is delighted to welcome Mayor Alix Desulme of North Miami, Florida. Mayor Desulme was first elected into office in 2009, in a city-wide election, making history as the first Black City Clerk of the City of North Miami. He held the distinction as the youngest and the first Haitian American [...]