EMA 2024 MRA Declaration
Political Declaration Signature
The 9th European Metropolitan Authorities (EMA) Forum was jointly organized with the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam (MRA) and took place on November 20-21, 2024, in Zaanstad, within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region.
The meeting brought together 25 mayors, presidents, vice presidents, and representatives from major European metropolises. Its objective was to advocate for a metropolitan perspective at the European level and to discuss policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of citizens in metropolitan areas.
The political declaration resulting from the meeting highlights the importance of the metropolitan dimension in improving citizens’ well-being and emphasizes the need for greater support and cooperation in ten strategic priorities for the coming years:
- Strategic coordination with EU institutions.
- Affordable and sustainable housing.
- Accelerating the energy transition.
- Clean industry and a healthier living environment.
- Boosting productivity through innovation, lifelong learning, and social fairness.
- Scaling up and prioritizing the circular economy.
- Sustainable mobility.
- Nature restoration, biodiversity protection, and food security.
- Digitalization as a key factor for competitiveness and inclusivity.
- Water as a prerequisite for urban quality of life.
If your institution wishes to adhere to the political declaration, please fill out the following form.