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,…
Metro Case â Newsletter No.2
Weâre pleased to share the 2nd issue of the Interreg Europe project Metro Case newsletter (No.2 â March 2026). One year ago, we received the positive news that Metro Case had been approved by Interreg Europe. It has been an exciting first year and we are now starting to see the first concrete results of our joint…
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,…
Remote Work Is Redrawing Europeâs Regional Landscape, New R-MAP Evidence Shows
Brussels, 16 December 2025 Remote work is not just changing how Europeans work; it is shaping Europeâs regional landscape. New evidence by the R-Map project provides a clear, data driven view of how remote working arrangements (RWAs) are redrawing the urban-rural divide and transforming socio-economic conditions across Europe. This third press release showcases the projectâs…
SAH Strasbourg Workshop: report is out!
Development Process and Land Strategies for Housing Affordability in Metropolitan Regions EuromĂ©tropole de Strasbourg 20-21 June 2024 This workshop aimed to ground the theoretical approaches used as analytical frameworks in the development process and, in particular, Anthony Giddensâ structure and agency methods. The workshop included several organisations and civil servants from the Metropolitan Region of…
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…
New MECOG-CE brochures now available: Pilot Actions, New Solutions, and a Complete Overview
We are pleased to share the release of three new publications that showcase the core outcomes of the MECOG-CE project. Two dedicated brochures focus separately on the five pilot actions and five new solutions, while a third document âMECOG-CE Pilot Actions and New Solutionsâ brings them together in a comprehensive overview. The pilot actions were a central component of the project,…
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…
15-16 September 2025 – A special conference to celebrate AMSTERDAM’s 750th anniversary!
The City of Amsterdam invites METREX members to join the conference âCelebrating the Futureâ â Amsterdam 2100, organized in honor of the cityâs 750th anniversary. During this inspiring two-day event, we will explore the future of the Amsterdam metropolis until 2100. Addressing key themes such as economics, mobility, climate change, resource scarcity, and social and…
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 WrocĆaw this April? METREX has something extra for you!
The METREX Foresight2049 team is hosting a foresight workshop in WrocĆaw, 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…