Local government

The Polish local and regional elections of autumn 2018 are the first in a series that will shape the political scene of the country for years to come.

The Polish Green co-chair reflects on the local elections ahead of 2019, a year of many elections in Poland.

In local climate strategies in Poland, energy poverty and smog are key issues.

Warsaw mayoral candidate Jan Śpiewak discusses the ways Poland’s capital needs to change.

As many EU countries fail to provide a comprehensive refugee policy, local actors take matters into their own hands.

Cities should be trusted to take the lead on the integration of newcomers.

For Europe to successfully transition to renewables, reforms must empower energy actors on the local level.