Exciting News from METREX: New Secretary General appointed
đ Exciting News from METREX! We are delighted to announce that Peter Agh, PhD will be joining METREX as our new Secretary General, effective April 1, 2026. Peter brings exceptional expertise and leadership to this role, and we are confident that his vision and dedication will strengthen METREX’s mission of promoting effective governance across Europe’s metropolitan…
New Position Open â Communication Officer
METREX is seeking a Communication Officer to support METREXâs communication and dissemination across conferences, expert group activities, and EU-funded projects. The role turns technical outputs into clear, practitioner-focused messages, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with EU visibility rules. Responsibilities include managing website, newsletters, social media and event communications, coordinating with Secretariat staff and project partners,…
New video: Metro Case (Interreg Europe) is underway!
Metropolitan areas are where Europeâs biggest transitions meet: mobility, regeneration, innovation, social inclusionâand the daily reality of multi-level, multi-sector governance. With Metro Case â METROpolitan Collaborative Strategies and comparative Enhancements, partners across Europe are working together to: â strengthen coordination between metropolitan institutions and surrounding territories â improve strategic planning and policy delivery capacity â …
New Position Open â Secretary General
METREX is seeking a Secretary General to lead the strategic, operational, and institutional development of the network. The Secretary General of METREX is the senior executive responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial management of the network. Working closely with the President and Managing Committee, the role ensures effective governance, strong representation at European level,…
MetroCase Newsletter No.1
Governing metropolitan communities in a more cohesive Europe. The first Newsletter of the Interreg Project Metro Case is out! Metro Case is off to an exciting start! Together with our partners and stakeholders across Europe, weâre working to make metropolitan governance more inclusive, better connected, and ready for the future. Our goal is simple yet…
METREX input to EU Plan for Affordable Housing
METREX stands ready to contribute its expertise and network of metropolitan regions to support the EU in developing a coherent, inclusive, and future-oriented plan for affordable housing. Background This note was developed on the basis of accrued knowledge and analysis in the METREX Expert Group âSustainable and Affordable Housingâ (SAH). The group has been coordinated…
Video presentations from candidates
Dear Members, As the election day approaches, the Managing Committee has invited all candidates for the positions of President or Vice-President to prepare a short video presentation (approximately 2 minutes). Candidates for the President role Gianina Panatau, General Director, The Bucharest Metropolitan Area Intercommunity Development Association (ADIZMB), Romania Marco Griguolo, Councillor, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy  Candidates for…
Urban Post-COVID Recovery in the V4 Countries: Towards Effective Sectoral Policies ?
Final Academic & Practical Workshop and Book Launch University of Szeged September 11-12th, 2025 On September 11-12th 2025 Final Academic & Practical Workshop âUrban Post-COVID Recovery in the V4 Countries: Towards Effective Sectoral Policies?â and Book Launch was organized at the University of Szeged in Hungary. As part of the project âUrban Post-COVID Recovery…
In defence of democracy ⌠EUROPE NEEDS AN URBAN RESET, an essay by Prof. Eric Corijn
METREX and the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) are pleased to present “In defence of democracy ⌠EUROPE NEEDS AN URBAN RESET“, an essay by Prof. Dr. Eric Corijn, Free University Brussels. We consider it essential to continuously underscore the relevance of urban and metropolitan democracy, particularly within the context of the ongoing European integration…
Urban Post-COVID Recovery in the V4 Countries: Towards Effective Sectoral Policies?
Final Academic & Practical Workshop “Urban Post-COVID Recovery in the V4 Countries: Towards Effective Sectoral Policies?” and Book Launch Location: University of Szeged, Hungary To participate in the event, please send a message to: postcovidrecovery@uwr.edu.pl âUrban Post-COVID Recovery in the V4 Countries: Towards Effective Sectoral Policies?â is the final event organized within the framework…
ASSET PROJECT Final Conference Synopsis, Main Insights & Outcomes
On 21 May 2025, the ASSET Final Conference took place in Brussels wrapping up over one year of exploring spatial implications of circular economy in the built environment and exchanging experiences and innovative practices within the EuroDelta. Experts, researchers, urban practitioners, industry representatives and students were present and fully-engaged during a full day dedicated to…
Attending the URBACT City Festival in WrocĹaw this April? METREX has something extra for you!
The METREX Foresight2049 team is hosting a foresight workshop in WrocĹaw, and youâre warmly invited to join! The workshop will take place on April 10â11 and will focus on the future of Europe. Participants will be engaged in exploring forward-looking ideas and develop a set of future scenarios. These will help shape and strengthen our…
From Roads to Boulevards published on the Urban Design Journal – Issue 173
The latest Urban Design journal issue 173 – Winter 2025, edited by Jane Manning, publishes the extensive work produced by METREX Expert Group From Roads to Streets since its inception. Guest topic editor Paul Lecroart introduces the work underway across Europe to turn highways into green streets. The articles illustrate the story of eight metropolitan cities…
Merry Christmas 2024
2024 has been extremely rich in its exciting and promising activities. Together with you, we will continue to work on further developments and implementions next year. Looking forward to meeting you all again in 2025. WE ARE METREX!
METREX Autumn Conference 2024 in Bucharest | The final report is out!
Unlocking the metropolitan potential The benefits of territorial partnerships.Towards a metropolitan agenda Thanks to the collective efforts of moderators, rapporteurs, and panelists, the outcomes of what was a very intense exchange have been gathered in a working document. Hosted by the Bucharest Metropolitan Association – ADIZMB, this year’s Autumn Conference offered a variety…
Advancing Public Mobility in European Metropolitan Areas – International event hosted by CittĂ metropolitana di Milano
On December 2 and 3, METREX, the Network for European Metropolitan Regions and Areas (with over 56 members), convened an event in Milan, Italy, focused on sustainable mobility in metropolitan areas. The meeting, themed âPublic Mobility and Transport in European Metropolitan Cities,â was organised by the Metropolitan City of Milan and hosted by Deputy Mayor…
EMA Declaration 2024 signed in Zaanstad, The Netherlands
The Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam – MRA, hosted by its member municipality of Zaanstad, played a significant role in co-organising the European Metropolitan Authorities (EMA) Forum, which took place on November 20 and 21, 2024. This international gathering of European mayors and representatives from metropolitan regions focused this year on the theme of Broad Prosperity….
ESPON DIGIREG – Territorial perspectives of digital transition in European regions
“Territorial perspectives of digital transition in European regions (DIGIREG)” is a new research-led project funded by ESPON to further build up its stock of research and provide new evidence on the territorial dimension of digital transition in Europe, in line with the framework of the Thematic Action Plan “Smart Connectivity”.âŻÂ Partners of the multidisciplinary Consortium,…
