Mission and Objective of the association

REGIOEUROPA undertakes three basic functions in Brussels:

1. Information
The basic mission of the office is to ‘transmit’ information to local authorities (or any other natural or legal entity which is a member) concerning the activities and decisions of the European institutions:

• It is an interface facilitating contacts between the EU institutions and local authorities;
• It passes on the required information as fast as possible in its entirety and with precision;
• Responds to specific demands for information by economic, social and cultural organisations from the area of the represented authorities;
• Diffuses information via a web site. Access is limited to the members of the association.

2. Representation
It also represents local authorities in Brussels, as well as any other legal or natural entity which is a member:

• Promotes and supports development of cooperation with similar organizations from all over the European Union;
• Consolidates existing relations and favours the establishment of new European partnerships;
• Participates in conferences, seminars, briefings and other events and represents the local authorities in networks and working sessions.

3. Technical assistance
Working with a modern infrastructure in the heart of Europe, REGIOEUROPA helps local authorities and its other members to understand and overcome the complexity of the EU ‘labyrinth’ with the following actions:

• Informing interested actors about the deadlines for submitting and implementing projects;
• Taking care that the applicant entity and the competent EU services and civil servants get in direct contact;
• Providing consulting services for preparation of projects;
• Undertaking the required actions to find European partners;
• Monitoring the evaluation process of submitted projects;
• Organising information sessions on European issues in Brussels;
• Hosting local authorities and other members’ representatives and providing them with secretarial infrastructure and a working and meeting place.