The project Regionale BuergermeeschterRot promotes stronger and long-term cooperation between the municipalities in the LEADER region ‘Centre-West’. Through joint dialogue, the aim is to identify regional challenges, share experiences and develop concrete opportunities for more intensive inter-municipal cooperation.
PLANNED MEASURES:
- Organising regular meetings and forums for dialogue between the local authorities
- An analysis of the areas in which, and the ways in which, local authorities can cooperate more closely in future
- In-depth dialogue between political decision-makers, local authorities and other regional stakeholders
- Joint development of solutions through participatory approaches
- Organising study visits and exchanges with existing inter-municipal structures as a source of inspiration
- Exploring options for long-term or institutionalised regional cooperation
- Review the involvement of neighboring, non-LEADER communities and, if necessary, include them in the process
GOALS:
- Strengthening and fostering long-term collaboration between local communities and regional partners
- Promoting the exchange of knowledge and experience within the region
- Make the best possible use of the region’s strengths – both existing and expected
- Making use of synergies and shared strengths without restricting the autonomy of the local authorities
- Exchange and networking of best practices within and outside the region
- Developing joint solutions to regional challenges
INITIATIVES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPLEMENTED OR ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY:
- Launch of the Regional Mayors’ Network on 2 October 2025
- Organisation of the second Regional Mayors’ Forum on 12 March 2026
- Establishing a regular dialogue between local political leaders
- Discussion of shared regional challenges and potential areas for cooperation
- Involvement of thematic working groups and their findings in the dialogue
- Further development of ideas for long-term and structured cooperation between the local authorities
