Tuesday, November 3, 2026
NALAS and Congress strengthen cooperation to promote local and regional democracy in South-East Europe
NALAS and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 28...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Regional Forum in Skopje: Engaging Young People to Build Safer, More Prosperous and Sustainable Local Communities
Local action can lead to regional change, while the active engagement of young people can help build safer, more inclusive and sustainable local communities. More than 100 mayors, young leaders,...
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Monday, October 12, 2026
Strengthening local capacities to turn inclusion priorities into EU project proposals
Developing a strong EU project proposal starts with understanding local needs and defining achievable results. A NALAS workshop supported municipal and local government associations representatives in putting these principles into...
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Network of associations of local authorities of South-East Europe

NALAS is a network of associations of local authorities of South East Europe. The Network brings together 13 Associations which represent roughly 9000 local authorities, directly elected by more than 80 million citizens of this region.

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The NALAS Secretariat, based in Skopje, is responsible for the overall coordination and the implementation of the activities.

Some facts about NALAS

2001

NALAS was created following the first Forum of Cities and Regions of South-East Europe

13

The Network brings together 13 Associations together

9000

Roughly 9000 local authorities are represented directly elected by 80 million citizens

2005

In July 2005 NALAS became an officially registered association with its seat in Strasbourg

Initiating and carrying regional initiatives

NALAS initiates and carries out regional initiatives for its members and helps the associations to become viable representatives of local authorities vis-à-vis central government.

NALAS aims to provide services to local governments for the benefit of the citizens in the region and wishes to develop itself as the knowledge centre for local government development in South-East Europe, recognised among all relevant stakeholders.

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November 3, 2026
NALAS and Congress strengthen cooperation to promote local and regional democracy in South-East Europe
NALAS and the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 28 October, on the margins of the Congress’s 51st Session in Strasbourg. Signed by NALAS President…
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NALAS and Congress strengthen cooperation to promote local and regional democracy in South-East Europe
November 3, 2026
NALAS and Congress strengthen cooperation to promote local and regional democracy in South-East Europe
November 3, 2026
NALAS Newsletter No.3 2026
November 3, 2026
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