Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen is currently participating in the annual meeting of the Eurocities Executive Committee in Leipzig. The top decision-making body of the Eurocities network consists of mayors from 12 member cities. The Mayor of Helsinki was selected to serve a three-year term on the committee in 2023.
During his trip, Mayor Vartiainen will also participate in the European Mayors Summit, which brings together the leaders of dozens of European cities. The theme of the summit is “Upgrading local democracy”. During the event, the gathered mayors will have the opportunity to share their experiences and best practices, as well as discuss different innovative approaches to resolving pressing challenges.
About the Eurocities network
Founded in 1986, Eurocities is a cooperation and EU advocacy network of European cities that promotes the interests of cities in EU decision-making. Eurocities has more than 200 member cities in 38 countries.
