METREX is a network of over 50 metropolitan regions and areas in Europe.
We contribute the metropolitan dimension on a European scale.
Metropolitan regions and areas
Europe is confronted by unprecedented social and physical change. But change brings new opportunities: the challenges we face in climate adaptation, energy production and consumption, productivity, competitiveness, migration and inequality, and digitalisation, all demand innovation.
Metropolitan Regions and Areas are best in place to address these challenges, by bringing together urban and rural areas and multiplying each other’s strengths. They have the tools to help develop a productive, healthy, inclusive and sustainable Europe.
About us
METREX connects people in the public sector to work together for a more productive, healthy, inclusive, and sustainable future. This collaboration captures the tools to accelerate the transitions that Europe urgently needs to thrive.
METREX is a non-profit network that collaborates with the European institutions, research community, governmental organisations, and other networks.
We share knowledge across our network through Expert and Network Groups, the bi-annual METREX Conference, EU-funded projects, as well as initiatives we run to support Members on specific issues.
Our mission
METREX supports Metropolitan Regions and Areas in solving Europe’s big challenges
Metrex contributes to effective policies.
Metropolitan Regions and Areas formulate constructive feedback on abstract EU policies and regulations they are working with across their territories.
Metrex contributes to a common policy framework.
Metropolitan Regions and Areas translate their approaches into principles that are available for all European regional and local authorities.
Metrex accelerates urgent transitions.
Metropolitan Regions and Areas demonstrate situational leadership on pressing issues which enables excellent followership for others. This accelerates the journey to finding tailored solutions.
Metrex enables integrated thinking.
Metropolitan Regions and Areas come together on specific issues to build the capacities required to cope with the complexity of current challenges.
Metrex shares knowledge and experience on urban and rural themes.
To continuously improve the performance of our Metropolitan Regions and Areas, METREX actively links experts to learn from each other’s best experiences and practices on current and emerging topics.
We are ‘Living Labs’.
Metropolitan Regions and Areas invest in pilots and research across their territories that focus on workable solutions with maximum impact.
Managing Committee
Jakub Mazur
President of METREX
First Deputy Mayor of Wrocław
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Gianina Panatau
Vice-President of METREX
General Director, The Bucharest Metropolitan Area lntercommunity Development Association (ADIZMB)
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Sandeep Shingadia
Vice-President of METREX
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Delivery Integration, Transport for West Midlands
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Miguel Ángel Crespo Rico
General Director of Spatial Planning Diputación Foral de Gipuzkoa / Gipuzkoa County Council
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Łukasz Medeksza
Deputy Director of the Strategy and City Development Department Municipality of Wrocław
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Dr. Laura Papaleo
Unit Coordinator, Europe Office, Città Metropolitana di Genova
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Dr. Peter Pol
Spatial Strategist, Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam and The Hague
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Frieder Oesterle
Coordinator of European Affairs, Verband Region Stuttgart
Sébastien Rolland
Town planner and urban designer at the Lyon Town Planning Agency (Urbalyon)
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Secretariat
Henk Bouwman
Secretary General
henk.bouwman@eurometrex.org
+31 (0) 654 295 377
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Stephen Gallagher
Head of Secretariat
stephen.gallagher@eurometrex.org
+ 44 (0) 7840 436844
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Viviana Rubbo
Events and Expert Group Assistant
viviana.rubbo@eurometrex.org
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