Local Administrative Governance as an EU Priority (Concept, Principles and Objectives)

Abstract

New global challenges demand local responses and a stronger commitment on the part of the cities and local authorities when designing and implementing EU policies. Thus, main actors, such as the European Commission and the European Parliament, acknowledge that local governance plays a key role in delivering the EU’s agenda. Therefore, this article aims to provide an overview of the increasing role of local governance in the decision-making process of the European Union and development processes, debating the role of local governance in the whole EU architecture. Moreover, the EU’s agenda should be built on local knowledge and in support of local governance, and more efforts are needed to ensure that local authorities reach their full potential.