Thursday, April 23, 2026
NALAS 21st General Assembly – Roundtable “The Evolving Role of Local Government Associations – From Representation to Delivery”
As part of the NALAS 21st General Assemblyheld in Sibiu, Romania, from 20 to 22 April, local government associations (LGAs) from South-East Europe and the Eastern Partnership gathered for a...
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
2026 NALAS General Assembly: Local Governments in a Rapidly Changing Europe
From 20 to 22 April 2026, NALAS held its 21st General Assembly in Sibiu, Romania, under the theme “Local Governments in a Rapidly Changing Europe”, co-organised with the Association of...
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Friday, April 17, 2026
Working Group on Circular Economy Kicks Off in Skopje
On 15–16 April 2026, NALAS successfully convened the first meeting of the Working Group on Circular Economy in Skopje, North Macedonia. The meeting brought together representatives of Local Government Associations...
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About US

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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April 23, 2026
NALAS 21st General Assembly – Roundtable “The Evolving Role of Local Government Associations – From Representation to Delivery”
As part of the NALAS 21st General Assemblyheld in Sibiu, Romania, from 20 to 22 April, local government associations (LGAs) from South-East Europe and the Eastern Partnership gathered for a roundtable discussion on how LGAs are adapting to growing demands on local governments and strengthening…
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NALAS 21st General Assembly – Roundtable “The Evolving Role of Local Government Associations – From Representation to Delivery”
April 23, 2026
NALAS 21st General Assembly – Roundtable “The Evolving Role of Local Government Associations – From Representation to Delivery”
April 23, 2026
2026 NALAS General Assembly: Local Governments in a Rapidly Changing Europe
April 23, 2026
Working Group on Circular Economy Kicks Off in Skopje
April 17, 2026
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